Scholarship Grant & Financial Aid

Eligibility

Current graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and independent researchers are eligible to apply. An applicant should contact the archival staff to determine if Library holdings are pertinent to the applicant’s research. Finding aids for library’s major holdings are available online at www.hoover.nara.gov

Awards

All funds awarded shall be expended for travel and research expenses related to the use of the holdings of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. In recent years, awards have ranged from $500 to $1,500 per applicant. The Association will consider requests for extended research at the library. An independent committee of distinguished scholars from Iowa colleges and universities evaluates the research proposals.

Requirements

• 1. Completed application form
• 2. Research proposal, up to 1200 words
• 3. Bibliography page
• 4. Curriculum vitae
• 5. Three letters of reference sent directly from writers who are familiar with your work (see below)

References

Please note that the review committee does NOT evaluate application files which do not include three letters of reference sent separately from the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure these letters have been sent to and received by the Association. It is strongly suggested that you call or e-mail to verify that your recommendations have been received.

Period of Awards

May 15, 2010 – June 30, 2011
Research must be completed within this time frame unless other arrangements are requested and approved. Recipients are required to provide the Association with two copies of any publications and articles resulting from sponsored research.

Deadlines

Receipt of Applications: March 1, 2010 (postmark date)
Announcement of Awards: April 30, 2010 (postmark date)

Contact:

Patricia Hand, Academic Programs Manager
P.O. Box 696
West Branch, IA 52358
Phone: 800-828-0475
E-mail: info@hooverassociation.org

Application & Documents:

• Notes For Applicants – Download PDF
• Budget Information – Download PDF
• Application – Download PDF

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