Douglas Astolfi Undergraduate Research Grant

The Douglas Astolfi Undergraduate Research Grant is named in honor of Dr. Douglas Astolfi, Professor of History at Saint Leo University, who passed away in 2018.  Several colleagues, students, and his family contributed the seed money for an award.  Dr. Astolfi was a strong advocate for undergraduate research and always brought his undergraduates to the FCH annual meeting.  The grant provides $750 to an undergraduate student for the purpose of completing a major historical research project.  The award committee will consider applications that involve archival research and address a serious scholarly question or issue related to the relevant historiography.  Applications should include the following materials and be emailed to [email protected].  Please include “Astolfi Award Application” in the email subject line.

1. 1-2 page CV or Resumé
   
2. 1-2 page cover letter explaining the research project, how the grant will support the completion of their project, and students’ academic/professional goals
3. Research budget including travel costs, lodging, transportation to the archive(s), and any archival registration costs
4. Identification of which archive(s) and records/papers the student is seeking to research
5. Selected bibliography of relevant historiographical sources related to the student’s topic
6. Letter of support from a faculty mentor/advisor
   

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TWO WEEKS BEFORE EACH FCH ANNUAL MEETING!  The winner will be announced at the annual FCH meeting following the application deadline.  For questions, please email Dr. Dan DuBois at [email protected]

NOTE: You may also fill out the online form, which will allow you to upload your materials.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE ONLINE FORM

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Astolfi Grant Awardees

2024: Devin Hernandez, Stetson University