The DAHS Bodtker Grants

The Danish American Heritage Society is pleased to offer grants to qualified researchers for study in area of common interest. Bodtker Grants provide stipends of up to $5,000 for students or graduates interested in exploring  topics related to Danish history and heritage in North America. 

A Bodtker Grant is primarily intended for research and internship at Danish American Archive and Library in Blair, Nebraska; the Danish American Archive at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa; or the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa. At the Board's discretion, proposals involving other Danish cultural and archival institutions may be considered.

Deadlines: April 15 (Notification: May) or September 15 (Notification: October)
Stipend Amount: Up to $5,000

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicant is currently enrolled at or graduated from a university level institution. Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• ​For researchers/students in Denmark, project ​requires a stay in the USA or Canada.
• For researchers/students in North America, project requires a stay in the USA, Canada, or Denmark.

Required Documents:

• ​Proposal
  • Name
  • Contact information (address, email, phone)
  • Project description
  • Tentative timeline
  • Estimated budget
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 2 Letters of Reference

Expectations of Recipients:

• Complete a final report on the project, and
• Submit an article related to the project to the DAHS publication The Bridge

Background
The Arnold N. Bodtker fund was created by the DAHS in 1998 to honor Arnold Bodtker, who founded the Danish American Heritage Society in 1977.  After Arnold Bodtker’s death at age 95 in 2000, the Bodtker fund was endowed by a generous contribution from the Bodtker family.  The DAHS subsequently created the Edith and Arnold N. Bodtker Grants for Research and Internship (henceforth referred to as the “Bodtker Grants”) to allow Bodtker funds to be used to support historical research in areas of interest. 

We are building a list of previous Bodtker Grant recipients.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions or issues with proposal submission.