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University of Oklahoma
Albert Congressional
Research and Studies Center
Deadline: Continuous Application
- Up to $1,000 is provided ($500 for Graduate Students) to defray travel and other
expenses related to research.
- Funds may not be used for the employment of local
researchers on your behalf.
- Emphasis is given to those pursuing postdoctoral research in history, political
science, and other fields. Graduates and undergraduates may also apply.
The Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center at the University of Oklahoma
seeks applicants for research concerning: Speaker Carl Albert, Robert S. Kerr, and
Fred Harris of Oklahoma; Helen Gahagan Douglas and Jeffrey Cohelan of California; and Neil
Gallagher of New Jersey. Besides the history of Congress, congressional leadership,
national and Oklahoma politics, and election campaigns, the collections also documents
government policy affecting agriculture, Native Americans, energy, foreign affairs, the
environment, and the economy. Topics that can be studied include: the Great Depression, flood control, soil
conservation, and tribal affairs. At least one collection provides insight on women
in American politics. Most materials date from the 1920s to the 1970s, although
there is one 19th century collection.
No standard form is needed for applications. Submit the following materials
in application:
- A description of the research proposal in one thousand
words or less
- A personal vita
- An explanation of how the Center’s resources will be of
assistance in the research
- A budget proposal
- A letter of reference from an established scholar in the
discipline attesting to the significance of the research.
Applications are accepted at any time. They should be sent by
postal mail to:
Assistant Curator
Carl Albert Center
630 Parrington Oval, Rm 101
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 73019
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