Each year, the American Historical Association (AHA) and National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) offer 1 fellowship for 9 months in aerospace history. The fellowship is open to a postdoctoral scholar engaged in advanced research in any aspect of the history of aerospace from the earliest human interest in flight to the present. Fellows will research from 6 to 9 months at the National Archives, the Library of Congress, NASA Headquarters, and other places that may be of interest in the Washington, DC area.
Eligibility & Requirements
Must have a doctorate degree in history or in a closely related field, or be enrolled as a student (having completed all coursework) in a doctoral degree-granting program. A fellow may not hold other major fellowships or grants during the fellowship term, except sabbatical and supplemental grants from their own institutions, and small grants from other sources for specific research expenses. Application cover sheet in PDF format is required. Proposal of no more than 10 pages, describing applicant's qualifications, proposed research project, experiences and goals, and explanation of why NASA is the place the applicant wants to conduct research. At least two and not more than four letters of recommendation. CV.
Academic Level
Postdoctoral Scholar.
Disciplines
Engineering. Life Sciences. Physical Sciences. Social Sciences. Management. Public Affairs. Law. Including history, economic history, history of law and public policy, history of science, engineering, and management.
Agency
American Historical Association (AHA)
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
Last Updated :: 02/21/2020
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