SHAFR Fellowship and Grant Programs
The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations offers several grant and fellowship opportunities for graduate students who are conducting research on some aspect of U. S. foreign relations history.

Pending approval at the June 2008 Council meeting, SHAFR will inaugurate competition for eight new fellowships to cover travel and hotel expenses of up to $1,200 at the 2009 annual conference. The awards will be limited to scholars who have not previously presented at SHAFR. The criteria for the awards would be applicants who represent groups historically under-represented at SHAFR meetings and/or applicants who offer intellectual approaches that may be fruitful to SHAFR, but have been under-represented at the annual meetings. Although graduate student applicants will receive a preference, the awards will not be limited to graduate students. To further acquaint the winners with SHAFR, they will also be awarded a one-year membership with subscription to Diplomatic History and Passport.
- The Lawrence Gelfand-Armin Rappaport Fellowship ($2,000) defrays the costs of dissertation research travel.  Annual deadline for applications: November 15.

- The Stuart L. Bernath Dissertation Grant ($2,000) defrays the costs of dissertation research travel.  Annual deadline for applications: November 15.

- The Myrna F. Bernath Fellowship ($2,500) is awarded in odd years to a woman conducting research in the field.  Biannual deadline for applications: December 1 (even years).

- The Michael J. Hogan Fellowship ($2,000) defrays the costs of studying foreign languages needed for research.  Annual deadline for applications: February 1.

- The W. Stull Holt Dissertation Fellowship ($2,000) defrays the costs of travel, preferably foreign travel, necessary for dissertation research.  Annual deadline for applications: February 1.

- Samuel F. Bemis Research Grants (various amounts) are awarded to graduate students, untenured faculty, and recent Ph.D.s working as professional historians to defray costs of travel necessary to conduct research in the field.  Annual deadline for applications: February 1.
Complete information on all of SHAFR’s fellowship and grant programs may be found at http://www.shafr.org/prizes.htm.

APAICS Deadline Approaching for Internships and Fellowships

The deadlines for APAICS’ internships and fellowships are quickly approaching.  The deadline for 2008 summer internship applications is January 31st, and the 2008-2009 APAICS Fellowship deadline is February 28th.

Every summer, APAICS’ group of exceptional college students from across the nation experiences working in Congress, federal agencies or non-profits.  In addition, the interns attend briefings with members of Congress, networking events with other interns from other national Asian Pacific Islander American organizations, and also participate in joint activities with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Interns also attend brown bag sessions with members of the National Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), in order to learn more about the wide range of issues facing the APA and other minority communities. Hands-on experience, understanding of the inner workings of government, and independence are the results.

To talented college graduates and students pursuing post-graduate study, APAICS offers six fellowships.  These Fellows are placed in Congress, federal agencies or non-profit organizations. Such fellowships give opportunities for particularly talented APA youth to more fully experience a longer duration of working in the public policy process. Also, these fellowships provide their recipients with a great support network and valuable experience.

Those interested in applying should check www.apaics.org for details and application requirements.