Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Mellon Dissertation Fellowships in Original Sources

Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR)

Amount: $2,500/month for 9-12 months + $1,000 for research expenses
Deadline: December 15
Level: phd
Renewable: No

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About

These fellowships support dissertation research in the humanities and related social sciences that requires extensive use of original source material. The program aims to foster a new generation of scholars skilled in using primary sources.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
  • GPA: N/A
  • Doctoral students in the humanities and related social sciences whose dissertation research requires intensive work with original sources

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Dissertation Proposal
  • Research Plan
  • CV
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

Applications open in September. Deadline in December. Notifications in April.

Tips

Clearly demonstrate the necessity of working with original sources for your research. Detail your research methodology and access plans.