BMI Foundation, Inc.

BMI Foundation, Inc.
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007-0030
info@bmifoundation.org

Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program

Current Application

The Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program seeks to further scholarly research at the Woody Guthrie Archives for the purposes of promoting and perpetuating the life and legacy of Woody Guthrie.
In recognition of Woody Guthrie’s centennial in 2012, the 7th Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship will be awarded to one applicant working on a research topic or theme directly related to Guthrie’s life, work or contribution to American music and world culture. The BMI Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with the Woody Guthrie Foundation & Archives, will award up to $3,000 to support scholarly research at the Woody Guthrie Archives in Mt. Kisco, NY.

This fellowship seeks to support projects that examine Woody Guthrie in an American historical and cultural context, as well as projects that explore Woody Guthrie life and work in a global context.

Please Note: The Woody Guthrie Fellowship supports research solely for the purpose of scholarly publication (i.e. non-musical, non-performance, non-theatrical, non-film, non-internet, non-dance projects, etc.).

Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

Fellowship Requirements

• Research projects must have promise of significant deliverables and publishable results;
• Recipient must conduct research at the Woody Guthrie Archives during the months of May, June, July, or August 2012;
• Recipient must have a project-based research topic leading to the creation of an original scholarly publication or product (i.e. book, article, etc.); and
• Research project must be sufficiently extensive as to require at least five (5) days/ 30 hours of research at the Woody Guthrie Archives.

Evaluation Process

• All applications postmarked on or before January 31, 2012 will be reviewed by the Woody Guthrie Fellowship Selection Committee, who will make recommendations to the Woody Guthrie Foundation Board of Directors.
• Upon review of applications, additional supporting materials (i.e. letters of recommendation, work samples, etc.) may be requested.
• All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application in Spring 2012.
• The fellowship will be awarded on an objective and non-discriminatory basis.

Application Process

To apply for a Fellowship, please submit the following:

• Application Form;
• Cover Letter;
• Project Narrative, clearly indicating the following:
  • Concise description of the proposed research project and its significance for scholarship.
  • Synopsis of project, including deliverables.
  Current status of the project.
  • Timeline for completion of project and disseminating of results.
• List of the specific research materials you intend to consult at the Woody Guthrie Archives (see what’s in the collection);
• Project Budget Form;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• List of grants or other funding sources for which you have or will apply to; and
• Signed and dated Application Checklist.

Applications should be postmarked no later than January 31, 2011 and mailed to:

BMI Foundation, Inc
Woody Guthrie Fellowship
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007-0030

For questions, please contact: fellowship@woodyguthrie.org

See more information about the Woody Guthrie Archives.

Current Application

Past Recipients