The Maryland Archaeological Conservation (MAC) Laboratory is pleased to
accept applications for its fourth year of the Gloria S. King Research
Fellowship in Archaeology. The MAC Lab is an archaeological research,
conservation, and curation facility located at Jefferson Patterson Park &
Museum in southern Maryland and is currently home to 8 million artifacts
representing over 12,000 years of human occupation in Maryland. The
collections are available for research, education, and exhibit and the
purpose of the fellowship is to encourage research in the collections.



*Eligibility*: Students, academics, or professionals (employees of the
Maryland  Historical Trust and St. Mary’s College of Maryland are not
eligible); any subject in Maryland archaeology; must use collections at the
MAC Lab; must be in residence full time in the MAC Lab; must provide a
presentation of research to museum staff.



*Application process*: A 1000 word proposal (up to 4 typed pages,
double-spaced) outlining the problem and the MAC Lab collections to be
used, a CV plus a letter of recommendation.  Applicants are *strongly*
encouraged to contact the lab during proposal preparation to ensure that
the lab has collections appropriate to the proposed research.



*Stipend*: Stipend $500 a week, minimum two week stay and maximum 5 week
stay.  Stipend t paid upon completion of fellowship for stay of two weeks;
a fellowship of greater length paid in two installments:  50% at the
fellowship midway point and 50% upon completion.    On-site housing may be
available.



Applications must be received at the address below by January 15th, 2016.
 Please direct any questions to Patricia Samford at
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            Patricia Samford, Director

            Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory

            Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum

            10515 Mackall Road

            St. Leonard, Maryland 20685