GRANTS FOR VENETIAN RESEARCH IN EUROPEAN
LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES OUTSIDE VENICE, 2009-2010
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications (type-written on 8 1/2" x 11" paper) should include eight (8) collated copies of the following (PLEASE RESPOND CAREFULLY IN EACH CATEGORY):

  1. a completed cover sheet (NB: only applicants who have already received a Delmas grant for research in Venice are eligible.)
  2. a project proposal (not exceeding 1,000 words) which explains the significance of your project and includes:
    1. a detailed research plan, citing library and archival sources where possible;
    2. an estimate of the time (from one week to one month) needed with respect to the project's method and/or goals;
    3. an overall budget (up to $3,000) in which the amount requested should be related to (a) and (b).
      NB: research expenses up to $400 (i.e. for photography, microfilming, museum access, and internal transportation) may be part of the amount requested if they are specific and verifiable;
    4. a summary of previous work done by the candidate; and
    5. a description of the relationship of the proposed project to previous work done by others in the field, with relevant bibliography
  3. a curriculum vitae, including degrees, awards, publications, and professional experience.
  4. a statement of proficiency in the necessary languages.
  5. a confidential statement of other grant applications made.
  6. the names, titles, and addresses of three professional references whom the applicant has asked to write letters in support of the project. (E-mails will not be accepted.)
  7. (optional) a self-addressed, stamped postcard, should applicant desire notification of receipt of application.

Applicants should familiarize themselves with the guidelines, restrictions, and eligibility requirements listed in the program announcement.

Applications must be received by the Foundation by December 15, 2008. The Foundation does not accept applications via fax or e-mail. All submissions are final. Applicants are responsible for soliciting the three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Foundation by the referees. The awards will be announced by April 1, 2009.

Applicants are required to notify the Foundation immediately upon receipt of any other grant. The Foundation will permit winners of another grant for the same project from another source either to accept from that grant 1/2 the amount awarded by the Delmas Foundation or alternatively to keep the full amount of another award and accept 1/2 of the Delmas grant.

Individuals previously receiving grants through the program may apply again in accordance with the following policy. Any person who has accepted three or more Delmas grants for Venetian research (regardless of amount or timing) will be ineligible for consideration for two program years after the last grant. Thereafter, a two-year hiatus continues to be required after each subsequent grant.

Grantees are required to submit a report of the work accomplished during the period of the grant within 90 days of completion of the grant.