Historically, competitive candidates have already made at least significant progress on their dissertations. Each year, more than 275 individuals submit applications for Academy Scholarships. From this pool four to six Academy Scholars are named for two-year appointments. The amount of the stipend awarded will depend on the situation of the individual. This stipend is supplemented by funding for conference and research travel, and some health insurance coverage.
Applicants are welcome from any accredited university without regard to nationality.
To Apply Applications for the 2000-2001 class of Academy Scholars are due by October 15, 1999. There is no application form. A cover letter which succinctly states the applicant's academic field, country or region of specialization, and proposed or actual research topic Faxed application materials will not be accepted. Finalists will be invited to Cambridge for an interview with the Senior Scholars in January, 2000. Announcements of awards will be made mid-January.