Fellowship Application Instructions

1. The application form for 2012 Research Fellowships is an editable Adobe Acrobat pdf, and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0.

Completing the form: Open the form using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat. Acrobat Reader will allow you to fill in and print out the form, but it will not allow you to save the completed form. Please note that you will only be able to save the completed form if you use Adobe Acrobat (which must be purchased). Once the form is open, use your mouse to click on the first field at the top of the page and insert your text. Once the information has been entered, you may tab to the next field (the "paragraph return" or "enter" keys may push the text out of the field's available space, thus causing it to disappear from the form). The font size for the text has already been preset for users.

Printing the form: To print the completed form, either print from the "file" menu or select the print icon. Once the print dialogue box is open, select the "fit to page" option. This ensures that the page you see on the screen will correspond to the page printed by your printer. Failure to select this option may cause only parts of the form to be printed.

2. A research proposal of no more than 1600 words (not including bibliography). This document should consist of the following:
a) Detailed explanation of your project, including its significance and contribution to your field.
b) A description of Mary Baker Eddy Library materials to be consulted while you are in residence. It is expected that every applicant will consult with Library archive staff, in advance of submitting their application, to discuss holdings relevant to his or her research topic (617-450-7316).
c) Discussion of how you plan to share your research.

3. A current curriculum vitae.

4. Sample of recent scholarly research or publication.

5. Two letters of reference from current or recent professors or from colleagues familiar with your work. Letters should be sent to:
Fellowship Program Coordinator, P04-10
The Mary Baker Eddy Library
200 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-450-7316

Instructions for submitting application
1. Complete the application form.
2. Assemble the application packet in the following order:
a) application form
b) research proposal
c) curriculum vitae
d) writing sample
Do not staple or otherwise permanently bind any parts of the application.

3. Mail to:
Fellowship Program Coordinator, P04-10
The Mary Baker Eddy Library
200 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. We will acknowledge receipt of all applications via e-mail; if you do not hear from us within two weeks of sending your application, please contact fellowships@mbelibrary.org or (617) 450-7316.

February 6, 2012 is the postmark deadline. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be postmarked by February 6, 2012.

Use this PDF Application Form to apply for a summer fellowship at the Library.