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<div>The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is now
inviting applications for its Visiting Scholars Program for the
2010-2011 academic year. The program serves untenured junior
faculty<b> and postdoctoral students</b> interested in pursuing
research related to one of the Academy's four core program areas:
Humanities and Culture, Social Policy and American Institutions,
Science and Global Security, and Education.</div>
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<div>Through this program, the Academy offers scholars a year for
research and writing free from teaching and administrative duties, a
collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to interact with
the Academy membership, including leaders from every field and
discipline. Scholars also have access to local library and
archival resources, and opportunities to engage in seminars at
neighboring institutions. A stipend of up to $60,000 for junior
faculty and up to<b> $40,000 for postdoctoral scholars accompanies the
award.</b></div>
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<div>The program website includes a copy of the guidelines for the
2010-2011 fellowship year and application materials (<a
href="http://www.amacad.org/visiting.aspx"
>www.amacad.org/visiting.aspx</a>). <b> We look forward to
receiving applications from your postdocs and junior
faculty.</b></div>
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<div><b>The deadline for applications is October 16,
2009.</b><i> </i>If you have questions<b> </b>about
these fellowships, please contact John Tessitore, Administrative
Director of the Visiting Scholars Program at 617-576-5002 or
email: <a
href="mailto:jtessitore@amacad.org">jtessitore@amacad.org</a>.</div>
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<div>Sincerely,</div>
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<div>Leslie Berlowitz</div>
<div>Chief Executive Officer</div>
<div>American Academy of Arts and Sciences</div>
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Debra L. Martin, Programs Manager<br>
MIT<br>
Vice President for Research Office, Rm 11-268<br>
77 Massachusetts Avenue<br>
Cambridge, MA 02139<br>
617-258-0310, 617-252-1003 (fax)<br>
debra@mit.edu</div>
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