[Peace-discuss] Marcus Garvey Foundation research fellowships

[Robert Naiman]

1) Marcus Garvey Foundation Research Fellowship:

This fellowship, named in honor of the Marcus Garvey Foundation, looks to
support doctoral candidates doing primary research in the humanities and
social sciences on topics related to Africa and the African diaspora.  Those
doctoral candidates using archival collections and/or conducting oral
histories are especially encouraged to apply.  Research fellows receive
grants of $500 to help defray research expenses.

2) Jean Harvey Slappy Research Fellowship:

This fellowship -- named in honor of long-time Marcus Garvey Foundation
board member Jean Harvey Slappy -- looks to support doctoral candidates
working on aspects of the history of the U.N.I.A. (Universal Negro
Improvement Association), the A.C.L. (African Communities League), and/or
Marcus Garvey's organizational activities, and who wish to use the recently
deposited papers of Thomas W. Harvey (Finding Aid: http://tiny.cc/buv7a)
located at Emory University's Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library.
Research fellows receive grants of $500 to help defray expenses associated
with travel to and use of the archival collection.

"The Thomas W. Harvey Collection contains groundbreaking material that
broadens our understanding of the Black freedom struggle in America and
beyond... In fact, the Harvey collection shows the complexity, intensity and
longevity of black nationalist ideology prior to the Black Power Movement.
Its rich and diverse collection of historical documents, ranging from
political manifestos and pamphlets to printed materials showcase the
importance of Garveyism in African American history."
–Tshepo Chery, 2009-2010 Jean Harvey Slappy Fellow


APPLYING FOR THE FELLOWSHIPS:

***All applications & attachments must be received by March 17, 2011***
Decisions will be announced on May 2, 2011

While proposals are welcome on a wide variety of research topics (and in a
wide variety of disciplines), proposals will be evaluated based on their
relevance to key questions in the field of African and African diaspora
studies and on the basis of their unique contribution to scholarship.

Required application materials:

* 2-page summary of the larger research project

* 1-page description of the specific research to be carried out with the
grant, along with a line-item budget (for up to $500.00) and research
timeline

* Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)

* One recommendation from an advising professor

All application materials (and recommendations sent directly from advising
professors) must be submitted as Microsoft Word or PDF attachments by
midnight on the deadline of March 17, 2011 to:
GarveyFoundation(at)gmail(dot)com


For more information, please contact us at:
GarveyFoundation(at)gmail(dot)com, or at:

Marcus Garvey Foundation
P.O. Box 42379
Philadelphia, PA 19101

The Marcus Garvey Foundation, Inc., established in 1961 in New York City, is
a non-profit organization whose work is informed by the educational
philosophy and ideals of Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

http://www.GarveyFoundation.com

--
Robert Naiman
Policy Director
Just Foreign Policy
www.justforeignpolicy.org
naiman at justforeignpolicy.org