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2021 Barbara Bates Center Fellowships Available

For over 25 years the Barbara Bates Center for The Study of the History of Nursing has offered fellowships and research awards of up to $4,000 to support: residence at the Center, ongoing collaboration with nurse historians, and historical research in nursing.

November 12, 2020
2021 Barbara Bates Center Fellowship Announcement
2021 Barbara Bates Center Fellowship Announcement

The Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania is taking applications for 2021 Fellowships and Research Awards. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Karen Buhler-Wilkerson Faculty Research Fellowship provides up to $4,000 of support to faculty from all disciplines from colleges and universities, based on evidence of preparation and/or productivity in historical research related to nursing and healthcare.

The Alice Fisher Society Fellowship for Historical Research in Nursing offers up to $3,000 to support research and ongoing collaboration with Center historians. The Fisher Fellowship is open to those with masters and doctoral level preparation.

The deadline to receive applications is February 1, 2021.

Visit http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/history/about-us/mentorships-fellowships/, or email historyfellowships@nursing.upenn.edu for additional information.

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