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Margaret Angus Research Fellowship 2012
Value: $4600.00
Application Deadline: 3 February 2012
The Museum of Health Care will accept proposals for a resident 16-week summer research fellowship (May-September), which will investigate a topic relevant to the history of health and health care (any discipline) utilizing the Museum's collections, reference materials, exhibits, and/or educational programs.
The Fellow will work on-site to produce a manuscript that will become part of the Museum’s collection and will deliver a public presentation of his or her findings, usually in the fall.
Senior undergraduate students and recent graduates of Honours Bachelor, Master's or Ph.D. programs preferred.
To view a list of research topics of current interest to the Museum click here.
The goals of the fellowship are:
- to develop an appreciation of the value of the history of health care
- to become familiar with research methodology in the history of health care
- to gain experience in historical research in the history of health care
- to make a contribution towards understanding the artefacts in the Museum's collection and its reference materials
- to understand the role of health care museums in the history of health care
Fellowship Criteria
- The topic should clearly relate to the history and science of health and health care. See the Museum website for a list of suggested subjects.
- The manuscript should include information from primary sources, such as archival papers and artifacts from the Museum collection, as well as photographs, illustrations, and other visuals.
- The expectation at the end of the Fellowship is a manuscript and a public presentation.
- One of the goals of the Fellowship is to provide experience for new scholars. As such, senior undergraduate and graduate students will be given preference.
- Candidates should be prepared to complete their research within the time allotted for the Fellowship.
- The Fellow is expected to reside in the Kingston area for the duration of the Fellowship.
*Candidates considering applying for the Fellowship may arrange an interview to discuss their proposal prior to submission.
Applications must include:
- A letter of application explaining the candidate’s interest in the fellowship, detailing their suitability for the position, and noting their selected topic.
- An up-to-date CV including the candidate’s name, address and contact information; education to date; previous employment experience; and other relevant activities.
- A brief research proposal (300-350 words), which describes the topic and proposed research plan, reasons for the candidates choice of this topic, and how the project would utilize the Museum’s collections, reference materials, and/or exhibits, and/or enhance the Museum’s educational programs.
- Two academic letters of reference.
Submit your application to:
Dr. Hugh Pross - Chair, Program Committee
Museum of Health Care, Ann Baillie Building, 32 George Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2V7
museum@kgh.kari.net
*All digital applications MUST be submitted in .doc .rtf or .pdf format
Applications must be received by 3 February 2012. Selection of the Fellow will be confirmed by 1 March 2012.
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be judged based on the following:
1) Evidence that the candidate can produce a good research paper, as demonstrated by previous experience, preliminary research, and good methodology.
2) The project is defined enough to be practical and manageable in a 16-week period.
3) The project is linked to the Museum collection and reference materials.
4) The candidate’s application demonstrates enthusiasm and interest in the topic.
5) The project will be of use to the Museum in broadening its knowledge of its collection, and/or designing and implementing exhibits and/or educational programs.
For further inquiries, contact Jenny Brown or Catherine Toews at 613-548-2419 or museum@kgh.kari.net.