Library Fellowship Application 2025

Library Fellowship Application Form 2025

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General Terms and Condition*

General Terms and Condition

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have completed a degree in a library and information sciences or related field at least at the master’s level.
2. All applicants must be current members of the ACMS to be considered for the program.
3. All applicants must be citizens of the United States.
4. Applicants must complete an online application and attach a resume or CV. Applications must be received by the ACMS by February 15, 2025.
5. Proposed projects must require at least 4 weeks but not more than 12 weeks to complete. Proposed project start dates should be no earlier than May 1, 2025, and proposed project end dates should be no later than September 30, 2025. Award recipients are expected to adhere to their proposed start and end dates as much as possible and to spend at least 4 weeks and not more than 12 weeks contiguously in Mongolia.
6. All travel between the US and Mongolia that uses funds from the fellowship program must meet the provisions of the Fly America Act. Details about these provisions will be provided to Fellowship recipients.
7. A portion of the fellowship stipend will be withheld until the recipient submits their final report on their fellowship experience. The final report will include reflections on both the programs conducted, and how the experience is expected to impact future academic and career development.
8. Award recipients are responsible for paying all taxes related to their awards. The fellowship funds awarded are generally considered income in the United States, and therefore must be reported to the tax authorities. The ACMS bears no responsibility for withholding or remitting taxes related to these awards.
9. Fellows are responsible for ensuring proper medical and evacuation insurance coverage during their time in Mongolia. Proof of insurance coverage will be required before disbursement of fellowship funds.
10. The ACMS reserves the right to adjust the amounts and types of awards given under this program, as well as the general terms and conditions, before award agreements are reached with each recipient.

I Agree

Instructions

***Form Instructions*** Your application is not saved until you click the "submit" button at the bottom of the page, so you may initially work through the application without submitting the form to see all required data. It is advisable to prepare your data for the application in advance before submitting your complete application.

Name*

First Middle Last

Are you a citizen of the United States?*

Yes

Application Currently Ineligible

Thank you for applying to this program, but currently only US citizens are eligible to receive ACMS Library Fellowship awards. This is a condition set by the federal agency funding the program. Please check in future years to see if this condition changes.

Applicant Personal Data

Please provide information about yourself.

Applicant Type*

Library and Information Sciences Graduate Student

Library and Information Sciences Faculty Member

Library and Information Sciences Professional

Choose one

Preferred Mailing Address*

US State of Permanent Residence*

E-mail*

Phone number*

Current position, academic institution, or other affiliation*

College and University Degrees, with dates and major fields of study*

(Begin with current academic program in progress or last completed, and include previous completed studies beginning at the undergraduate level).

Proposed Project

Please describe your proposed project.

Project Title*

(A short descriptive title for your proposed project).

Proposed Arrival Date to Mongolia*

Proposed Departure Date from Mongolia*

Project Proposal, Personal Statement, and Budget

Please copy and paste the text of your project proposal, personal statement, and budget in the fields below.

Personal Statement*

A personal statement of up to 500 words that explains the applicant’s interest in participating in the program, background, and experience and how the experience supported by the program fits into a longer term interest in Mongolia.

Project Proposal*

A statement of up to 500 words that details the type project to be conducted and its importance. Please also indicate, if applicable, the source and dollar value of any support you have applied for or been notified you will receive for your work in Mongolia.

Budget*

Please provide a detailed budget including the amount and nature of expenses for which you are requesting funding.

Additional Information

Are you currently a member of the ACMS?*

Yes

(Note: you must be a current member of the ACMS to receive a fellowship award).

Briefly describe how you learned of the ACMS Library Fellowship Program*

Please attach your CV*

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Confirm Application Data

***Final Step of Application*** Note: Your data will not be saved until you click the "submit" button below. Before submitting your application, be sure to verify that this application is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Applicants who knowingly submit false or inaccurate applications are automatically disqualified from the ACMS Library Fellowship.

I hereby declare that the information provided in this online application form and all supplementary documents is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge.*

I affirm the above declaration