James C. Bradford Dissertation Research Fellowship
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date for Applications: April 1, 2025
Send Application Materials To: NASOHBradford@gmail.com
Announcement of Award: NASOH Annual Conference, Natchez, Mississippi, May 15-17, 2025
The North American Society for Oceanic History is offering one dissertation research fellowship in North American naval and maritime history for 2025. The fellowship is named in honor of NASOH past-president Dr. James C. Bradford, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the field of American naval history.
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D but for dissertation at the time of application and have an approved dissertation proposal on file at their degree-granting institution.
Students studying any period and aspect of North American naval and maritime history, broadly defined, are encouraged to apply. Questions about eligibility should be directed to: NASOHBradford@gmail.com
Application Documents: Applications should include:
1). A completed and signed application cover sheet (the blank application cover sheet is available to dowload below.
2). Curriculum Vitae;
3). Copy of approved dissertation proposal;
4). Description of the status of the project (not over 1,000 words);
5). Brief statement of proposed use of the fellowship funds;
6). The names and contact information for the dissertation committee chair and two other individuals asked to submit letters of recommendation.
Submission and Deadline: All application materials and letters of recommendations are due on April 1, 2025 and should be sent by e-mail with pdf attachments to: NASOHBradford@gmail.com
Selection: Applications will be evaluated by a three-person committee of NASOH members.
