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Research Fellowships in Southern Labor History

Merl E. Reed Research Fellowships in Southern Labor History

The Southern Labor Archives, Special Collections Department,  Georgia State University Library

One or more fellowships of $250-$500 are awarded annually to individuals whose research in the Southern Labor Archives will lead to a book, article, dissertation, or other substantive product. In return, recipients will make a presentation about their research to the Georgia State University community within one academic year after receiving the award.The fellowships honor Dr. Merl Reed, professor, scholar and founder of the archives, for his many contributions to education and labor history.Faculty members, graduate students, upper-level undergraduates, and recognized independent scholars are encouraged to apply.

Application procedure: complete, sign and date application form, and mail with attachments to:

Merl Reed Fellowship Committee, c/o GSU Special Collections, 100 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Download form here

Deadline for applications: December 15, 2006

Fellowships awarded at the end of the Fall 2006 semester are to be used for research during 2007.

For more information, please contact Lauren Kata or phone 404-651-2477

*Author ID: 184 Author name: Lauren*