Fulbright Grant Writing Tips & Tricks

Fulbright differs from many other grants because you're allowed 1 page for a personal narrative and 2 pages—not 10—for your statement of grant purpose. At the heart, Fulbright is a cultural exchange grant, so keep that in mind as you frame your project. Thanks to Maria Esther (@lorientinuviel) for reaching out and inspiring me to … Continue reading Fulbright Grant Writing Tips & Tricks

A Historian’s Guide to Researching and Archiving – How to Search (part 2)

Many moons ago, I introduced a new series, entitled "A Historian's Guide to Researching and Archiving," on my blog. This is part two of that series. In this post, I focus on the nuances of effective search techniques and strategies for library and archive websites. While these posts are intended for advanced research and target … Continue reading A Historian’s Guide to Researching and Archiving – How to Search (part 2)

Follow My Fulbright Journey

Note: This is not an official U.S. Department of State website, and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the Department of State. In March, I received notice that I was selected as a finalist for the study/research Fulbright program. During the 2017-18 academic year, I … Continue reading Follow My Fulbright Journey

A Historian’s Guide to Researching and Archiving (Series Introduction)

A few weeks ago, a UA professor asked me to come speak to his qualitative research methods class, a requirement for first-year students in the LAS MA program. I spent an entire weekend compiling all of the research tips and tricks I've learned in my graduate studies. Many of these techniques are self-taught, but I … Continue reading A Historian’s Guide to Researching and Archiving (Series Introduction)