[Students-l] Twd. : IMLS Fellowships for Doctoral Studies Available at The iSchool at Drexel

[M.J. Menou]

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> Sujet: IMLS Fellowships for Doctoral Studies Available at The iSchool at Drexel
> De: Peg Fallis <peg.fallis at CIS.DREXEL.EDU>
> Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:02:21 -0500
> 
> The College of Information Science and Technology at Drexel University 
> invites applications for IMLS fellowships for studies toward the PhD 
> degree.  The fellowships are funded by a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian 
> Grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).  At 
> least four fellowships of $40,000/year (including tuition and research 
> stipend) will be awarded.
> 
> The library and information science community is in critical need of 
> professionals who have the knowledge and skills to develop and manage 
> digital information services.  The goal of this project is to prepare new 
> faculty who will be well trained in information systems and technologies 
> and who willl have the knowledge and skills to conduct research about 
> digital libraries and the management of digital information.
> 
> The application procedure is the same as applying for our PhD program.  In 
> your personal statement, however, you should state your interests in this 
> IMLS fellowship and discuss how your background and research interest 
> would match its goals.  Applications will be accepted until February 1, 
> 2008 but you are encouraged to submit applications earlier to receive full 
> consideration.  All Fellows will start their studies in September 2008. 
> 
> For more information, visit the College's website at 
> www.ischool.drexel.edu or direct specific inquiries to Dr. Xia Lin at 
> xia.lin at ischool.drexel.edu

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