Brian Lanker Fellowship

Brian Lanker (1947–2011) was a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist working in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. The scope and significance of his work is wide-ranging and impactful, with works exploring broad topics including the history of Black America, pop culture, athletics and Oregon history. 

Fellowship Description

The Lanker Fellowship supports research in the Lanker archive by any interested party, including traveling researchers and individuals associated with the University of Oregon. Awards of $4,000 may be used to defray travel expenses, living expenses, or research costs. Fellows should be aware that, depending on their status and country of origin, the US government may consider their award taxable income. It is recommended that fellows familiarize themselves with their tax status and take necessary steps to plan for and pay any potential fees. Explore the contents of the collection here

Fellows will:

  • Complete their research at the UO within a year of award notification
  • Present a 45–55 minute, recorded lecture at a virtual speaker series hosted by SCUA, followed by a moderated Q&A
  • Submit a copy of their final project or publication to SCUA
  • Acknowledge the Lanker Fellowship and its sponsor, SCUA, in all publications resulting from the research fellowship
  • A 1,000-word (maximum) proposal that describes the project for which these collections will be consulted, as well as the role that the applicant expects these collections will play in the project
  • A curriculum vitae or résumé
  • Full contact information
  • Full name of applicant must appear on each page of the application
  • Two references, to be contacted if applicant is a finalist

Applications for 2025 are currently open and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. 

Fellows awarded funding will be notified by mid-June, 2025. 

Access application here.