AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science

Scholarship Sponsored by American Meteorological Society

Overview

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) invites applications for its Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science. The fellowship supports a student completing a dissertation on the history of the atmospheric sciences or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. AMS encourages applications from women, minorities, and students with disabilities, who have traditionally been underrepresented in these fields.

• For graduate students completing a relevant dissertation.
• Applications from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Goal

Purpose: The fellowship supports dissertation research in the history of the atmospheric sciences or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. It also aims to foster close working relationships between historians and scientists. An effort will be made to arrange a mentoring relationship for the recipient.

• Supports research in the history of relevant sciences.
• Promotes collaboration between historians and scientists.
• Includes an effort to provide mentoring.

Stipend

Award value: The fellowship provides a $20,000 stipend to support one year of dissertation research. The award cannot be deferred and must be used in the year it is granted. Research may take place away from the student’s institution if the student’s thesis advisor approves the plan.

• $20,000 for one year of dissertation research.
• The award must be used in the year granted.
• Off-site research requires thesis advisor approval.

Additional Benefits and Requirements

Membership and meeting: The fellowship includes free AMS membership during the award year. The recipient will be invited to the AMS Annual Meeting one year after the award year. The recipient must present research at the meeting’s History Symposium, and the abstract submission fee will be waived.

• Free AMS membership during the award year.
• Invitation to the AMS Annual Meeting one year after the award year.
• Presentation at the History Symposium is required; the abstract submission fee is waived.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students in good standing at a U.S. institution. They must propose to complete a dissertation on the history of the atmospheric sciences or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Previous applicants who were not awarded the fellowship may apply again.

• Applicants must be graduate students in good standing.
• The degree must be pursued at a U.S. institution.
• Unsuccessful past applicants may reapply.

Application Procedures

Application status: Applications are currently open. Applicants must upload all required materials and complete every stage of the application to submit it for consideration. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all tasks are completed by the deadline; incomplete applications will not submit.

• Cover letter and vita.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Typewritten dissertation topic and proposed research plan, no longer than 10 pages.
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from the dissertation advisor.