The Henry Belin du Pont Dissertation Fellowships are designed for graduate students who have completed all course work for the doctoral degree and are conducting research on their dissertation. We invite applications from Ph.D. candidates whose research on important historical questions would benefit from use of Hagley's research collections. Applications should demonstrate superior intellectual quality, present a persuasive methodology for the project, and show that there are significant research materials at Hagley pertinent to the dissertation. Use of Hagley's collections may take place prior to application for the dissertation fellowship. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with Hagley staff prior to submitting their dossier. All application materials must be submitted in one PDF file through the application link. A dissertation proposal of any length or a project description indicating the scope of your research and the existing scholarship with which you engage; and the summary of the Hagley research materials that you will use in your dissertation and how they are pertinent to your project must be submitted. Applicants may include a writing sample if they feel it will help the committee to evaluate their dissertation research.