Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center Visiting Scholars Program

The Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center at the University of Oklahoma seeks applicants for its Visiting Scholars Program, which provides grants of $500 to $1000 to researchers working at the center’s archives. Awards of $500-$1000 are normally granted as reimbursement for travel and lodging.

Awards of $500 to $1000 are available for scholars at the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center at the University of Oklahoma The center's holdings include the papers of many former members of Congress, and they document government policy affecting agriculture, Native Americans, energy, foreign affairs, the environment, and the economy. A complete list of documents is at http://www.ou.edu/special/albertctr/archives/. The Visiting Scholars Program is open to any applicant, but is aimed at those pursuing postdoctoral research in history, political science, and other fields. The Center evaluates each research proposal based upon its merits, and funding for a variety of topics is expected. To apply, send (1) a description of the research proposal in fewer than 1000 words; (2) a personal vita; (3) an explanation of how the Center's resources will assist the researcher; (4) a budget proposal; and (5) a letter of reference from an established scholar in the discipline attesting to the significance of the research. Applications are accepted at any time. For more information, contact the center archivist at channeman@ou.edu.