Fellowships & Scholarships
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2010 Damaris Horan Prize: Landscape History Fellowships
with the National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Royal Oak Foundation has announced two ten-week residential fellowships based in England.
The Damaris Horan Prize, established by The Mudge Foundation and named for Royal Oak's Executive Director from 1987 to 2003, provides training and educational opportunities for individuals with a professional interest in the history, management and conservation of historic landscapes and gardens. Fellowships will offer unique opportunities to learn from the National Trust’s extensive resources and expertise.
“We are overjoyed to work with The Royal Oak Foundation and expand this wonderful program to two fellows in 2010,“ said Mike Calnan, National Trust Head of Gardens and Parks. “It is so important to maintain this trans-Atlantic sharing of experience and knowledge. Our previous Horan Fellowships have been very positive experiences for both the individuals and the National Trust.“
Who Should Apply
Applications are welcome from graduates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the recommended areas: landscape design, horticulture, history, museum education or environmental management. Applications are encouraged from individuals with at least three years of professional experience in one of the aforementioned areas. Citizens of the United States or permanent residents are eligible to apply. Applicants will need an international drivers license prior to the Fellowship and be comfortable with periodically driving alone.
Fellowship Stipend
For the ten-week period, each fellow will receive a stipend of $5,500 and a $1,500 travel subsidy but will be responsible for transportation, food and other personal expenses. Accommodation will be provided. The stipend will be paid in three installments. A non-refundable fee of $20 must be submitted with each application.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is April 9, 2010, and the ten-week Fellowships will take place during the Summer of 2010 at a mutually agreeable period between June and September.
