Application

Applications are due Friday, March 3, 2024

Tom Lea Application Form 2024 (CLICK HERE)

Fellowship Requirements

Fellows are expected to make use of resources in the El Paso area, including the Tom Lea Institute, the El Paso Museum of Art*, and Special Collections at the UTEP Library. Fellows are required to make at least one research appointment and consultation with staff from the Tom Lea Institute. Recipients of the fellowship will produce a research document (article-length) or portfolio to be shared with the fellowship donors as well as the Tom Lea Institute. Additionally, the fellows should plan to deliver a public research presentation, preferably during Tom Lea Month in October of 2023.

 Possible Projects for Tom Lea Fellow (CLICK HERE)

Application and Deadlines

To apply for this fellowship, candidates should complete the attached application and return it to the College no later than Friday, March 3, 2023. The application will be judged by a committee of faculty from the College. Awards will be announced on April 21, 2023.

• Please direct application questions to Dr. Selfa A. Chew-Melendez, Fellowship Liaison, at sachewsmithart@utep.edu

Application Checklist

1. Application form
2. Research Proposal and Professional Narrative
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Tentative budget and timeline for research
5. One letter of recommendation from the student’s project advisor OR (for faculty applicants) a
   letter of support from the Chair