Larry J. Hackman Research Residency Program
The New York State Archives and the Archives Partnership Trust announce
the availability of awards for qualified applicants to pursue research
using historical records in the New York State Archives. The Larry
J. Hackman Research Residency Program is intended to support advanced
work in New York State history, government or public policy by covering
research expenses. It also encourages public dissemination of research
products. The program honors the New York State Archivist who managed
the dramatic development of the State Archives between 1981 and
1995.
Applicant/Project Eligibility
Applicants must conduct original research at the New York State
Archives. Previous residents have included academic and public historians,
graduate students, independent researchers and writers, and primary
and secondary school teachers. Projects involving alternative uses
of the Archives, such as research for multimedia projects, exhibits,
documentary films, and historical novels, are welcomed. The topic
or area of study must draw on government records in the New York
State Archives. Preference will be given to projects that: (1) have
application to enduring public policy issues, particularly in New
York State, (2) rely on holdings that have been little used and
are not available electronically or on microfilm, and (3) have a
high probability of publication or other public dissemination.
Awards
Awards are intended to defray costs of travel, lodging, meals, photo
duplication, and other research-related expenses. Award amounts
range from $100 to $4,500 depending on the length of stay at the
State Archives and research expenses. Research visits range from
a few days to several weeks depending upon the nature of the research.
Awards will not supplement salary or honoraria. (Eligible costs
are indicated on the application.)
Applications Process/Deadline
Application forms are available
on-line or by request:
Archives Partnership Trust
Cultural Education Center, Room 9C49
Albany, New York 12230
Phone: 518-473-7091
Fax: 518-473-7058
E-mail: hackmanres@mail.nysed.gov
Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2013. Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of scholars and archivists familiar with the State Archives and its holdings. Applicants will be informed of the panel's decision by May 15, 2013.
Requirements
Pre-Application Planning. Potential applicants must contact the Archives' Researcher Services staff well in advance of completing the application, to discuss their research topic and the records that they propose to use. Contact:
Dr. James D. Folts
Head, Researcher Services
New York State Archives
Phone: 518-474-8955
E-mail: jfolts@mail.nysed.gov
Residencies must be completed by May 31, 2014. At the end of the residency, awardees must submit a final report on their research experience in order to receive final payment of the award. Residents are expected to publicize project results through: one public presentation (copy of presentation and program should be submitted to the Archives Partnership Trust) and/or an article submission to New York Archives magazine (for possible publication). New York Archives is not an academic or peer-reviewed publication. It is intended to appeal to a wide audience including scholars, individuals, and educators who possess a broad interest in history. Articles should be approximately 1,000 to 1,500 words. Contact the magazine editor at (518) 474-6926 for information regarding article submission.
The
New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust should be
credited in any publication or dissemination of research results.
Consult with State Archives staff regarding citation of records
held by the New York State Archives. A copy of any publication should
be provided to the Archives Partnership Trust.
The
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs),
may also answer many of your questions.
Program Funding
Endowment earnings and private contributions to the Archives Partnership
Trust provide the financial basis for the Hackman Research Residency
Program. Contributors have included The Susan and Elihu Rose Foundation,
Inc., Henry Luce Foundation, Inc., The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
and The Lucius N. Littaur Foundation. Contributions and endowment
earnings enable the Trust to maintain prior years' award levels,
as well as to continue with invitational fellowships to complete
priority projects.
Gifts are welcomed at Archives Partnership Trust, Cultural Education Center — Suite 9C49, Albany, New York 12230.
Review Previous Recipient's Research Grant Projects.
