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American Social History Project • Center for Media and Learning

Eligibility

Please see the NEH Participant Eligibility Criteria for eligibility guidelines for NEH seminars and institutes for college and university faculty. Independent scholars, scholars engaged in museum work, or full-time graduate students are urged to apply. While scholars and teachers specializing in U.S. history, American studies, and art history might find the Institute especially attractive, we encourage applicants from any field who are interested in the Civil War and its visual culture, regardless of your disciplinary interests. You need not have extensive prior knowledge of the Civil War or visual culture or have previously incorporated their study in any of your courses or research. However, your application essay should identify concrete ways in which concentration on the topics will enhance your teaching and/or research. In addition, please describe a research or teaching project you will develop during the institute. The ideal institute participant will bring to the group a fresh understanding of the relevance of the topic to their teaching and research.

First consideration is given to those who have not previously attended an NEH Seminar or Institute. When choices must be made between equally qualified candidates, preference is given to those who would enhance the diversity of the program.

To apply, read the Application Information and Instructions, and complete the full application providing all the information requested to be considered eligible.

Civil War Summer Institutes