Economic History Association

Arthur H. Cole Grants in Aid:

The Committee on Research in Economic History awards Arthur H. Cole grants-in-aid to support research in economic history, regardless of time period or geographic area. Awards typically are in amounts up to $2,500, although higher amounts may be awarded in exceptional cases. Applications should be sent as email attachments  to the chair of the CREH (see below) . Required information includes the name of the individual, home address, institutional affiliation, and all contact information. The main body of the proposal should be no longer than five single- spaced pages, inclusive of any footnotes, tables, and bibliography. It should describe the project, and explain specifically how the grant will facilitate completion of the research. A curriculum vita and a project budget should be appended. Applicants must be members of the Association and must hold the Ph.D. degree. Preference is given to recent Ph.D. recipients.  Please direct any questions about these grants to Professor Anne McCants, chair, Committee on Research in Economic History, at amccants@mit.edu.

Deadline for applications: April 1, 2009. Awards announced by May 15, 2009.