About the Visiting Scholar Program
The National Institute for Newman Studies (NINS) offers a Visiting Scholars Program for scholars who wish to devote a period of research, 2 to 8 weeks, and writing in the field of Newman Studies. The program is intended not only for senior scholars and those well-acquainted with Newman, but also for emerging Newman scholars and other researchers who seek to connect their research lines in some meaningful way with Newman's thought, context, and/or legacy. Advanced M.A. and Ph.D. students are also encouraged to apply (see additional options below). Admitted candidates who successfully complete all program requirements will receive a stipend of $1,500 in a lump sum, plus lodging at the Institute.
Scholars residing a distance of forty miles or more from Pittsburgh may request accommodations in one of the residential suites at NINS.
Scholars traveling from outside of North America may request a $500.00 travel grant in addition to the stipend.
Students enrolled in a higher education institution and pursuing a degree with an M.A. thesis or a Ph.D. dissertation related to Newman can apply (with a letter of recommendation from a mentor or major professor) for a lodging-only grant, for a duration of up to two weeks; such residential stays do not include article-submission requirements or lead to scholar stipends.
How to Apply
In order to submit an application for the NINS Visiting Scholars Program, applicants must submit, via the NINS online application, the following documents:
Complete application form.
Attach CV with complete list of publications to online application.
Arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent directly to NINS (via website upload). See additional requirements below and be sure to read your confirmation email carefully.
Attach research proposal with a provisional, detailed timeline to the online application. See details below.
Recommendation/Reference Requirements
Two letters of recommendation are required to support your application. The letters must be written on letterhead, signed, scanned, and uploaded by your references to the NINS website via the link provided. Please see the confirmation email for the form/upload link, which should be given to your references.
Your references should address your proposal and, in addition, issues such as your independent research, writing skills, motivation, success in completing projects, ability to work well with colleagues, etc.
Research Proposal
The proposal you attach to your application (as one single Word or PDF file) must include:
A 100-word abstract
A research project of up to 1,500 words, double-spaced and typed, indicating the area of Newman Studies you would pursue should you receive the scholarship
A detailed bibliography related to the proposal
A provisional work schedule, briefly describing each individual research phase (before, during and, if applicable, after the scholarship period).
Completion Requirements
When the residential stay is concluded, program participants must present the following:
Exit Evaluation Form and Narrative Report of Project detailing progress toward completion of the proposed project and summary of outcomes, as well as a research paper based on the work done at the Institute.
All scholars are required to complete an exit interview with the Director and to submit a letter of evaluation about the program.
Additional requirements for completing the program and receiving the stipend include the following:
Scholars must submit all required materials within thirty days from the completion of their time at NINS. In order to qualify for the program stipend, scholars must submit a non-simultaneous, original academic article for publication in the Newman Studies Journal, and that submission must be deemed peer-review ready by the NINS editorial staff, that is, at its sole discretion. Payment of the stipend will be sent after these materials are received and approved by the Director. Please note that if required work is not completed within 30 days after the completion of residency, or if any of the other requirements noted above regarding the originality and quality of the article submission are not met, the scholar shall be considered to have forfeited the stipend.
For the benefit of both the scholar and NINS administrative personnel, all materials must be submitted, at the same time, as Word/PDF documents and must be attached to a single email, addressed to admin@newmanstudies.org.
After completing the Visiting Scholars Program, candidates are eligible to re-apply only once.
Scholarship Application
Please note that by submitting your application information, you consent that your personal data will be processed lawfully by NINS where necessary for the proposed scholarship program and for any other purpose related to NINS’s mission. All information will be dealt with according to NINS’s data protection policy, and all applicable laws and regulations with respect to data protection. If you do not want NINS to process your personal information without restriction or want to update your contact details, please email the Director, Dr. Cimorelli, at ccimorelli@newmanstudies.org. An application is officially accepted only upon 1) an official written communication signed by the Director stating all terms of the scholarship program, and 2) a copy of the agreement signed by the applicant no later than arrival at the Institute. If required work is not completed within 30 days after the completion of the program, the scholar shall be considered to have forfeited the stipend unless an extension is approved in writing by the Director during the 30-day period following the completion of residency. NINS is a smoke-free facility.