Fellowship opportunity at the Countway Library of Medicine
The Francis A. Countway Library
Fellowships in the History of Medicine
2013-2014
The Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine will offer
two annual fellowships to support research in the history of medicine.
The Countway Library is the largest academic
medical library in the United States, and its Center for the History of
Medicine holds 250,000 books and journals published before 1920, and is strong
in virtually every medical discipline. The Countway's archives and
manuscripts include the personal and
professional papers of prominent American physicians, many of whom were
associated with Harvard Medical School. The printed, manuscript, and
archival holdings are complemented by prints, photographs, and the collections
of the Warren Anatomical Museum.
The Francis A. Countway Library Fellowships in the
History of Medicine provide stipends of up to $5,000 to support travel,
lodging, and incidental expenses for a flexible
period between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014 Besides conducting
research, the fellow will submit a report on the results of his/her residency
and may be asked to present a seminar or lecture at the Countway Library.
The fellowship proposal should demonstrate
that the Countway Library has resources central to the research topic.
Preference will be given to applicants who live beyond commuting distance of
the Countway. The application, outlining the proposed project (proposal
should not exceed five pages), length of
residence, materials to be consulted, and a budget with specific information on
travel, lodging, and research expenses, should be submitted, along with a
curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation, by February 15, 2013.
Applications should be sent
to: Countway
Fellowships, Center for the History of Medicine, Francis A. Countway Library of
Medicine, 10 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115. Electronic submissions of
applications and supporting materials may be sent to:
The appointment will be announced by March 15, 2013.
The Boston Medical Library’s Abel Lawrence Peirson Fund
provides support for the fellowship program.
Jack Eckert
Public Services Librarian
Center for the History of Medicine
Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine
10 Shattuck Street
Boston, MA 02115
617.432.6207
617.432.4737 (fax)