Special Collections & Archives James J. Periconi Research Fellowship
By: Annie Tummino, Head of Special Collections & Archives
After a successful first year, the 红豆视频 Library, in collaboration with the and generously supported by James J. Periconi, is again offering a research fellowship program that will defray costs for a scholar to conduct research with the collection over a period of two to four weeks.聽Read about last year’s fellows and their fascinating research in this collection.
Il Martello [The Hammer], Vol. VIII, No. 14. New York: Casa Ed. “Il Martello,” 27 Aprile [April] 1922
The collection can be browsed through the or on a that includes images and essays. Research fellowship applications are due by June 15, 2024. This program is generously funded by James J. Periconi.聽Details are posted below.
Research Fellowship details and logistics
Details and Requirements:
- Scholars receive a stipend of between $2500-$4500 to defray travel costs, depending on budget and length of stay. The stipend is provided once the scholar is in-residence.
- Scholars are expected to be in residence for two to four weeks, between September 1, 2024, and September 1, 2025. Dates must be arranged with Special Collections and Archives well in advance.
- All research will take place at the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library Building, 红豆视频, City University of New York, during normal business hours.
- During the summer months only, on-campus housing may be possible just steps from the library. Detailed information upon request.
- Scholars at all stages of their careers from the U.S. or abroad may apply. Accepted applicants from outside the U.S. are required to obtain a J-1 visa.
- Fellows will have opportunities to interact with the Calandra Institute and associated scholars at The City University of New York, as well as James J. Periconi.
- Fellows are expected to share their research in-progress through a discussion hosted by the Calandra Institute.
Three World War I Patriotic (Anti-German Militarism) Italian-American Chromolithographs. New York: Italian Book Co., 1918
Three World War I Patriotic (Anti-German Militarism) Italian-American Chromolithographs. New York: Italian Book Co., 1918
Application details
Applications for the 2024-2025 fellowship are due by June 15, 2024.
Applications must include:
- A brief biographical statement of not more than 350 words
- An overview of the proposed project, and how access to the Periconi Collection will aid the research process (3 pages maximum)
- A current resume or CV.
- One letter of reference.
- One-page budget and proposed length of research visit (between 2-4 weeks)
Submit applications with Subject Line 鈥淩esearch Fellowship Application to鈥 qc.archives@qc.cuny.edu by the end-of-day on June 15, 2024. Applications will be judged by a committee of reviewers.