Hello Susan,
One of my master’s students would like to apply to the NMAI fellowship.
She is doing her last year internship in ethnographical objects, here in
Portugal. In the first part of her internship she analyzed organic dyes
with HPLC-DAD-MS under my supervision and a mass expert. In this moment,
she is performing a 6 month period of practical work in conservation and
restoration of ethnographical objects, in Oriental Museum, in Lisbon
(http://www.museudooriente.pt/?lang=en).
She will finish the master course in conservation and restoration,
specialization in ethnographic objects, only in the end of June. Therefore
the transcription of the graduate course of academic study as requested in
your announcement will not be complete on 15th of March. Also, one of the
publications will be submitted after 15th of March. I would like to know
if you have any recommendation concerning these subjects.
I hope everything is ok with you,
Best,

Micaela


Micaela Sousa
Assistant Professor
Department of Conservation and Restoration
Faculty of Science and Technology
Quinta da Torre
2829-516 Caparica
Portugal

> Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of the American Indian
> Andrew W. Mellon Advanced Training Fellowships in Ethnographic and
> Archaeological Object and Textile Conservation
>
> The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is offering two
> fellowships in ethnographic and archaeological object and textile
> conservation, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.  These
> fellowships are for one year with a possible renewal of a second year.
> Fellowships commence fall 2010 and include a $32,000 stipend, $5000
> travel/research allowance, $2000 for medical insurance, and benefits.
> Fellows work on the Conservation Department’s major projects and
> research related to the projects and collections. The current projects
> include the preparation of artifacts for exhibit at both NMAI sites:
> Washington, DC, and New York City. The fellowships are located in
> Suitland, MD (outside of Washington, DC).
>
> The fellowships are intended to cultivate practical skills as well as to
> foster a solid understanding of the contexts of material culture, the
> philosophies of conservation at NMAI, and the ethics of the conservation
> profession.  Museum programming involves collaboration with Native Peoples
> in the development of appropriate methods of care for, and interpretation
> of their cultural materials, this may include community consultations both
> at NMAI and in the field.
>
> Applicant Qualifications
> Applicant should be recently graduated from a recognized conservation
> training program or have equivalent training and experience. The best
> qualified candidates are those pursuing a conservation career specializing
> in material culture of indigenous peoples from North, Central and South
> America.  The applicant should have a proven record of research, writing
> ability, and proficient English language skills (written and spoken).
> Fellowships are awarded without regard to age, sex, race, or nationality
> of the applicant.
>
> Application Procedure
> Applicant is responsible for submitting all the following materials in
> English:
> •	A cover letter explaining applicant's interests and intent in applying
> for the fellowship;
> •	A curriculum vitae including basic biographical information, current
> and permanent addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses;
> •	Transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic
> study with an explanation of the evaluation system if it is not equivalent
> to that of the US;
> •	At least two examples of pertinent publications, lectures, or other
> written material;
> •	Two letters of recommendation from conservation professionals familiar
> with the applicant's work and one letter of personal reference.
>
> All material must be received by March 15, 2010 and sent to:
> Marian A. Kaminitz, Head of Conservation
> National Museum of the American Indian/Smithsonian Institution
> Cultural Resources Center, MRC 538
> 4220 Silver Hill Road
> Suitland MD 20746
>
> E-mail address for inquiries only: [log in to unmask]
>
> Finalists will be invited for an interview and asked to submit a portfolio
> of completed projects.
> All applicants will be notified by May 10, 2010 of the selection
> committee’s decision.
>