Application Information
El llanto de la muerte verde por Pedro Coronel, 1960. Museo de Arte Moderno
Green Death Weeping by Pedro Coronel, 1960. Museum of Modern Art
Below is a brief description of the application proccess. Be sure to click on this link for complete application information and instructions.
A complete application consists of three copies of the following collated items:
- The completed application cover sheet. The application cover sheet must be filled out online at http://https://securegrants.neh.gov/education/participants/.
Print out the cover sheet and add it to your application package with the items below:
- A résumé or brief biography detailing your educational qualifications and professional experience.
- Application Essay (no more than four double-spaced pages). Remember, from the perspective of the NEH, the most important part of the application is the essay. It should address your reasons for applying to the specific project, your relevant personal and academic information, your interest in the subject to be studied, qualifications and experiences that equip you to do the work of the NEH Institute and to make a contribution to a learning community, a statement of what you hope to accomplish by participating, and a statement explaining how the study is related to your teaching and/or professional responsibilities.
- Reference Letters. In addition, two reference letters are required; the letters should be enclosed with the application.
Your completed application should be postmarked no later than March 1st, 2011, and sent to:
Professor L. Iliana Holbrook
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, California 94542-3014
Don't hestitate to contact me if you have any questions. The preferred e-mail for questions regarding this project is MexicoCityJuly@aol.com. However, I can also be reached at iliana.holbrook@csueastbay.edu or by telephone at (925) 984-9995.
We look forward to receiving your application and enthusiastically invite you to apply to this NEH Summer Institute.