Fellowship Description

This $3,000 award supports graduate research in Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). Graduate fellowships are open to University of Oregon (UO) master’s and doctoral students, whose research would benefit from sustained engagement with the university’s special collections and archives. Projects may include theses, dissertations, articles, digital projects, or other scholarly or creative work. Applicants from any field are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome those who have not previously worked with archival materials and those exploring interdisciplinary approaches. 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.

Application Requirements

In addition to completing the fellowship application form, applicants are asked to submit: 

• A curriculum vitae or resume 
• Project proposal 
• 1-2 paragraph project summary describing your project and its significance to your work, discipline, and/or community 
• A statement detailing what SCUA materials you are planning on examining, their importance for the project, and how the fellowship will assist in supporting the project (maximum two pages). 
• Two references, to be contacted if applicant is a finalist.  

Fellows Will

• Complete their research at the University of Oregon within a year of award notification
• Present a 10-15 minute lecture as part of SCUA's virtual Annual Research Fellow Panel
• Submit a copy of their final project or publication to SCUA
• Acknowledge SCUA, in all publications resulting from the research fellowship

Applications are currently closed and will reopen in summer of 2026. 

Fellows awarded funding will be notified by late March of the application year.