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2014–2015 Application for Tyson ScholarsAll proposals should be received by the application deadline of January 15, 2014. Ifthe proposal does not include all of the following components, it will be consideredincomplete. Applications can be submitted either by email totysonscholars@crystalbridges.org or by mail to Crystal Bridges Museum of AmericanArt, attn: Tyson Scholars Program, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. Werequest that proposals not be stapled or bound.I. Application Form (below)II. Attachments (please include one copy of each of the following):• A statement of purpose (limited to 1,000 words) outlining the aspects of thework to be accomplished during the residency period and the specific benefitsthat the residency program would provide. If you plan to use objects from theMuseum collection and/or materials from the Museum archives in yourresearch, please provide a brief listing.o Note: Pre-doctoral applicants should also include a detailed statementof their dissertation project outlining its contribution to the field,methodologies, and overview of relevant literature (limited to 1,000words).• Curriculum vitae (limited to 10 pages)• Two letters of recommendation.o For pre-doctoral applicants, one of these letters must be from theapplicant’s dissertation advisor or professor. Letters should besent directly by the author to Crystal Bridges. (Signed and scannedletters sent by email to TysonScholars@crystalbridges.org areacceptable).o Note: We will inform applicants when we receive letters, but it is theapplicant’s responsibility to see that all letters of recommendation aresubmitted to the Museum by the application deadline.Any questions about the application should be referred to Ali Demorotski atTysonScholars@crystalbridges.org or 479-418-5709.After application submission, you will receive an email from Crystal Bridges alertingyou that your application is either complete or incomplete. If you do not receive thisemail, the Museum has not received your application.1

2014-2015 Application for Tyson Scholars of American ArtDesignation First Name Last NameHome AddressPhone NumberEmailDate of BirthTitle/PositionInstitutional/University AffiliationDepartmentAddressDepartment PhoneExpected completion date of coursework and all requirements except dissertation (ifapplicable)Expected completion date of doctoral thesis (if applicable)To which mailing address should we send notification of fellowship decisions?Please make this an address that will be active in April 2014:___________________________________________________________________________2

Title and brief description of project/dissertationWhat is the intended result of this project (dissertation, article, book manuscript,exhibit, etc)? When is the expected date of completion?Education (beginning with most recent)Degree Institution Field DatePrevious fellowships and awards (beginning with most recent)3

Professional positions (beginning with most recent)Title Place DatesReferences: List the two people from whom you have requested letters ofrecommendation.Name/Title Address Phone EmailChoice of TermPlease rank first and second choices:− Academic Year− Fall− Spring− Summer 2015− Other (please provide preferred dates) ______________________Successful applicants cannot be guaranteed their first choice of term.How did you hear about the Tyson Scholars Program?☐ List Serve (please identify): ________________☐ Graduate program email☐ Magazine advertisement (please identify): ________________☐ Crystal Bridges website☐ Other (please identify): ________________Applicant Signature ___________________________________Date ___________4