The Walter S. Rosenberry Fellowship provides a stipend to support the doctoral research of a graduate student attending a university in North America whose research contributes to forest and conservation history. Research focus on the historic relationships between humans, forests, and related resources is required. Examples of acceptable topics include: forest landscape change and history; invasive species; forest and ecosystem management; forest policy and institutions; resource-dependent communities; private land ownership; science and technology developments; and sustainability. Applicants must provide a cover letter that states the title of the proposed research, a one-paragraph summary of the significance of the project, and a description of the historical nature of the project. They must also prepare a narrative description of the research project, including significance of topic, research approach, author's background, research and writing schedule, and budget. Attachments are not required but may include previous publications, written chapters, and basic bibliography, etc. Applicants must also submit 2-3 letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable of their research. Letters of recommendation should address the student's qualifications and may describe the significance of the topic to forest and conservation history. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.