Research Fellowship Opportunity
Archaeological Collections
Bureau of Land Management
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Application Deadline: Monday, 15 January 2007
For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Daniel Odess, Curator of Archaeology
University of Alaska Museum of the North
E-mail: ffdpo [at] uaf.edu
The University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAM) and the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) in Fairbanks are co-sponsoring a research
fellowship to cover expenses to conduct research with existing
archaeological collections at UAM. The museum's archaeological
collections include significant holdings from all periods of human
occupation of Alaska. Specifically, BLM has more than 1,300 accessioned
collections at UAM, containing an estimated 500,000 to 700,000
artifacts.
The successful candidate for this fellowship will use, at least in part,
BLM collections at the museum. Applicants must be currently enrolled
graduate or undergraduate students. Eligibility is not restricted to
University of Alaska students. Research projects must be done primarily
at the museum, using existing archaeological collections, although
projects may also use other collections, including those from other UAM
departments.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Archaeology
Collections Manager, James Whitney (fnjww1 [at] uaf.edu; 907-474-6943), to
discuss prospective projects for help identifying an appropriate
collection(s). They should then submit a proposal describing their
research questions and methods, collections to be used, and proposed
work schedule.
Proposals are limited to a narrative of no more than five double-spaced
pages in at least 12 point font, plus two pages for the applicant's CV,
and one page each for work schedule and budget. Proposals should also
include a letter from the student's academic advisor indicating support
for the proposed research. Submit applications in MS Word or Adobe PDF
format to:
Dr. Daniel Odess, Curator of Archaeology
University of Alaska Museum of the North
E-mail: ffdpo [at] uaf.edu
Proposals will be reviewed by UAM and BLM staff and will be judged on
the basis of academic quality and feasibility. The maximum award is
$3,000 USD including travel, lodging, and per diem. Notification will
occur by Wednesday, 7 February 2007.