The Alfred Verville Fellowship is a competitive nine- to twelve-month in-residence fellowship intended for the analysis of major trends, developments, and accomplishments in the history of aviation or space studies. The fellowship is open to interested candidates with demonstrated skills in research and writing. Publishing experience should demonstrate either a mid-level academic record of accomplishment or proven ability to reliably engage broader audiences. An advanced degree in history or a related field is preferred but not a requirement. Candidates are encouraged to pursue programs of research and writing professional in tone and substance, but addressed to an audience with broad interests. Applicants must submit three letters of reference. They must also submit a research proposal. This statement should set forth the research plan, indicating the importance of the work both in relation to the larger discipline and to the applicant's intellectual goals. The proposal must contain the applicant's evaluation of the contributions that Museum staff members are expected to make to their studies, and indicate what Museum collections, special facilities, and other resources are needed. In addition, the proposal must also provide justification for the research-related expenses included in the research budget. We encourage the inclusion of an annotated historiographical introduction to the subject field of the proposal. Applications open in mid-October and close on December 15. The deadline for letters of reference is December 15. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.