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The National Archives Foundation Opens Fourth-annual Application Process for Cokie Roberts Women’s History Fellowship
November 3, 2023
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Contact: Kate Baldwin kate.baldwin@archivesfoundation.org | 757-651-0953
Washington, DC–The National Archives Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the National Archives and Records Administration, announces the opening of the submission process for the fourth-annual Cokie Roberts Women’s History Fellowship. The fellowship was launched in 2019 to continue Cokie’s trailblazing legacy of highlighting the unseen, unknown stories of women who have worked to build our nation. The fund will award up to $12,500 to support fellowships for emerging and established historians, journalists, authors, or graduate students who perform and publish new research for the general public to elevate women’s history using the records held by the National Archives. To date $53,000 has been awarded to scholars.
The National Archives Foundation has already awarded grants to three groups of people. The previously selected fellows studied topics ranging from women’s military service to Frances Perkins’ immigration policy. The work of the fellows will be featured in National Archives public programming and through the foundation’s online channels. The Foundation is enthusiastic about the research potential of prospective fellows.
“There is no better place than the National Archives with its 13.5 billion historical documents to conduct a research project like the Cokie Roberts Women’s History Fellowship. Through this research, these scholars continue Cokie’s lifelong mission of uncovering and sharing these powerful American stories for generations to come. The Foundation is proud to support their work,” said National Archives Foundation Board Chair and President Governor James J. Blanchard.
“My mom understood something vital about women—they often make history, but they make it in their own way,“ said Rebecca Roberts, Cokie Roberts’ daughter and NAF board member. “Their stories are often obscured by neglect, sexism, misinterpretation, or even by the women themselves. This fellowship gives historians the resources and support they need to uncover and celebrate women’s stories.”
Applications for the fellowship open on November 1, 2023, and close on May 15, 2024. For more information about the fellowship, FAQs, and the application process, please visit https://archivesfoundation.org/cokiefund/.
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About the National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent federal agency that serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of our government so people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. The National Archives ensures continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the National Archives directly touch the lives of millions of people. The agency supports democracy, promotes civic education, and facilitates historical understanding of our national experience. The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries and online at www.archives.gov.
About the National Archives Foundation
The National Archives Foundation is an independent nonprofit that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The Foundation generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world. Learn more at www.archivesfoundation.org.
