Stetten Fellowship

Application Deadline: December 31, 2007

Research Proposal

1. A full statement of the proposed research, not more than 1500 words.
2. In preparing your proposal, be sure to: (a) describe the research you plan to undertake at the National Institutes of Health, including the methodology to be used; (b) explain the importance of the work in relation to the broader discipline and to your own scholarly goals; (c) demonstrate why your research will benefit by being in residence on the NIH campus.
3. Estimate the time period required for each phase of the research you propose.
4. Indicate any special facilities or support required to conduct the research itself (not your living expenses). Please also list any additional funding which you may receive.
5. Attach relevant bibliographical references.

Curriculum Vitae

Be sure to include previous and current fellowships, grants, and awards as well as a brief description of your research interests.

Official Transcripts

Provide official transcripts from all graduate institutions you have attended. If English is not your native language, describe the training you have received, tests you have taken (with scores), and the level of your proficiency in reading, conversing, and writing.

Letters of Reference

Arrange for your research proposal to be evaluated by two persons familiar with your work. Letters of reference must be mailed to the Office of NIH History on institutional letterhead in a sealed envelope with the referee's signature across the flap. Letters may be emailed but must be followed by a hard copy.

Notes on Qualifications

1. Applicants who were awarded the Ph.D. within three years of the deadline submission date will receive preference over those more senior, as the purpose of the fellowship is to encourage junior scholars. Candidates nonetheless remain eligible if they received their Ph.D.s more than three years previously.
2. In general, applicants are expected to come from programs in history, history of science, history of medicine, and history of technology. Candidates with backgrounds in other disciplines will not be automatically excluded.
3. The program is open both to U.S. citizens and to foreign nationals. The latter must demonstrate fluency in English by submitting scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent.
4. In evaluating applications, priority will be given to those related to the history of research programs sponsored by the NIH intramural programs and to those concerned with the emergence and impact of twentieth-century biomedical technologies.

Duration of Fellowship

The Stetten Fellow will be supported in residence at the Office of NIH History for up to one year, with a minimum commitment of six months being required. The Fellow may apply for an extension of the appointment while in residence. The Fellowship is awarded to support a period of full-time research. Fellows will be expected to devote a minimum of 40 hours a week to their work.

Stipends and Health Insurance

The annual stipend for the Stetten Fellow is based upon the stipend schedule for postdoctoral fellows participating in the NIH Intramural Research Training Award Program. This schedule is subject to change under Federal guidelines. An updated statement of the range for award amounts is available here. The initial stipend check will be issued within two weeks following the Fellow's arrival at NIH and activation of the fellowship. Fellows may acquire health insurance through the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences, Inc. (FAES). Funds for individual or family low option health insurance are provided in addition to the regular stipend. Fellows may arrange for the difference between the low option and other options to be withheld from their stipend. No dependent's allowance or travel allowances are provided in addition to the annual stipend. Fellows who stay for less than one calendar year will have their stipends pro-rated for the period in which they are in residence.

For additional information, contact the Office of NIH History at (301) 496-6610.

Mail proposals to:

Stetten Fellowship Committee

Office of NIH History

Building 31, Room 5B38

National Institutes of Health

Bethesda, MD 20892-2092