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Forwarding this information, originally posted on the SAH list. Best wishes, Janine Henri ARLIS/NA Liaison to SAH Architecture, Design, and Digital Services Librarian UCLA Arts Library 1400 Public Affairs Building Box 951392 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1392 [log in to unmask] office: 310-206-4587 fax: 310-825-1303 -----Original Message----- From: Society of Architectural Historians List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pauline Saliga Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 10:50 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [SAH-LISTSERV] Los Angeles Architecture 1940-1990 Residential Grants Los Angeles Architecture 1940-1990 Residential Grants Residential grants will be offered as part of the Getty Research Institute's new initiative Los Angeles Architecture, 1940-1990. The GRI's remarkable Special Collections-which contain such treasures as the photographic archive of Julius Shulman, papers and plans of Pierre Koenig, John Lautner, as well as the photographs of Camilo Vergara-offer a unique resource for scholarly investigation. We invite scholars interested in all aspects of the city's architectural history and urban development in this period to apply. Eligibility These grants are for established scholars, writers, independent researchers, or pre- and postdoctoral candidates. Applications are welcome from researchers of all nationalities who are working in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Terms Senior grantees may be in residence for one of three periods: September 2011 to June 2012, September 2011 to December 2011, or January 2012 to June 2012. A stipend of up to $65,000 for the year will be awarded based on length of stay, need, and salary. Predoctoral grantees are in residence from September 2011 to June 2012 and receive a stipend of $25,000; postdoctoral grantees are in residence from September 2011 to June 2012 and receive a stipend of $30,000. All grantees are provided a workspace at the Getty Research Institute, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and airfare to and from Los Angeles. These terms apply as of November 2010 and are subject to future changes. Application Availability and Deadline Complete application materials are now accepted online only. The next deadline for this grant is November 1, 2010. (http://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding/residential/residential_la_arch itecture_grants.html ) Notification Applicants are notified of the Getty Research Institute's decision approximately six months following the deadline. Review Process Los Angeles Architecture Residential Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications will be evaluated by the Getty Research Institute based on: (1) the overall quality of the application; (2) how the proposed project bears upon the Los Angeles Architecture, 1940-1990 research theme; (3) the applicant's past achievements; and (4) how the project would benefit from the resources at the Getty, including its library and collections. Inquiries: Attn: Los Angeles Architecture Residential Grants The Getty Foundation 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685 U.S.A. Phone: (310) 440-7374 Fax (inquiries only): (310) 440-7703 E-mail: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~