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Ramsey Fellowship in Naval Aviation History |
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Admiral Dewitt C. Ramsey
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The Ramsey
Fellowship is a competitive twelve-month, in-residence fellowship
in "U.S. Naval Flight History," including Navy and Marine
Corps aviation, the history of rocketry, missile and space
activities in U.S. naval service, biographical studies of
naval aviators, and multinational comparative studies that
include the United States. The fellowship is open to all interested
candidates with demonstrated skills in research and writing.
An advanced degree is not a requirement. A stipend of $45,000
will be awarded for a 12-month fellowship, with limited additional
funds for travel and miscellaneous expenses.
Application Information and Instructions (PDF)
Fellowship Application Form |
Admiral Dewitt Clinton
Ramsey
Adm. Dewitt Clinton Ramsey (1888-1961) was Naval Aviator No. 45.
During his distinguished career, he commanded the USS Saratoga in
World War II and later became Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics
and Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet. After his retirement
in 1949 he was President of the Aircraft Industries Association.
In her husbands memory, Mrs. Juanita Ramsey bequeathed to the National
Air and Space Museum funds in 1966 that were used to endow the Ramsey
Fellowship, and to build the Ramsey Room for rare books in the NASM
library and the Ramsey building at the Garber Facility.
NASM
Research Fellowships
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