Smithsonian Institution Libraries

2003 Resident Scholar Programs in Special Collections

• The Dibner Library Resident Scholar Program, supported by The Dibner Fund For research in the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology. Special Collections in the physical sciences and technology from 15th to 20th centuries including mathematics, astronomy, classical natural philosophy, theoretical physics (up to early 20th century), experimental physics (especially electricity and magnetism), engineering technology, and scientific apparatus and instruments.

• Baird Society Resident Scholar Program, supported by the Smithsonian Institution Libraries Spencer Baird Society For research in other Special Collections located in Washington, DC, or New York City including printed materials on world's fairs manufacturer's commercial trade catalogs (285,000 pieces representing 30,000 companies dating from the 19th century) air and space history (ballooning, rocketry, and aviation) and European and American decorative arts, architecture, and design.

For application materials and more information, http://www.sil.si.edu or write to Smithsonian Institution Libraries Resident Scholar Programs, NMAH 1041 MRC 672, Washington, DC 20560-0672 (tel: 202-357-1568) or e-mail: libmail@sil.si.edu . Stipends of $2,500 per month for up to six months

Application deadline is March 1, 2002.