----------------------------Original message---------------------------- *** [posted to MapHist and Maps-L] *** ------------------------------------------- The J.B. Harley Research Fellowships in the History of Cartography London, U.K. in association with The British Library National Maritime Museum Public Record Office Royal Geographical Society ------------------------------------------- Applications for the 1997 Fellowships are invited from anyone pursuing advanced research in the history of cartography, irrespective of nationality, discipline or profession. 'Advanced research' is taken to mean work towards a doctorate, post-doctoral research, and work of an equivalent level regardless of the applicant's formal qualifications. Preference will be given to interpretative studies in map history, irrespective of area, theme or period. The Harley Fellowships are prestigious as the only ones of their kind in Europe. They aim to promote use of the great wealth of cartographic material in London. Awards are normally of 400 pounds, to assist with the cost of two weeks in London. Seven Fellowships have been awarded in the past two years, to a museum curator, a social scientist and doctoral students and academics from departments of English, Fine Arts and History. Winners to date have come from Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, UK and USA. The closing date for applications is NOVEMBER 1st. Please request further details from Tony Campbell, Hon. Sec., J.B. Harley Fellowships, at the address below. The text of the application leaflet can be sent by e-mail. Institutions are invited to request copies of the printed leaflet for display purposes. ##### It would be most helpful if you indicated ##### on which list you saw this notice ***************************************************************** [log in to unmask] British Library Map Library Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG, UK Phone: 0171 412 7525. International: +44 171 412 7525 Fax: 0171 412 7780. International: +44 171 412 7780 *****************************************************************