Developing your Proposal

To apply for the Cathleen A. Baker Fellowship in Conservation, please follow the instructions outlined in application form. The application form is a Google Document. To prepare your materials, go to the File menu and either make a copy (Google authentication required) or download it in a different format (such as Microsoft Word).

Your required narrative must provide a concise description of your proposed project, describing your goals and how the project would benefit:

• the U-M Library — especially related to our special collections and archives, rare maps and atlases, or other unique items in our collections;
• conservation practice, including examination, condition evaluation, or treatment; or
• the wider field of conservation. 

Examples of fellowship projects 

Your proposed project might include:

• an investigation into the nature or technology of a particular material, medium, or type of artifact;
• an investigation into the treatment of a particular material, medium, or type of artifact or a particular type of treatment;
• interest in a general range of treatment techniques as a learning and sharing experience with our book and paper conservators.

Interviews and other visits

Interviews are only required for projects lasting longer than 5 months. These are conducted online through videoconference.

We’re unable, unfortunately, to provide travel reimbursement for onsite interviews and other visits.

If you’d like to visit the department, please get in touch with us at CABfellowship@umich.edu.