Peter DeFazio Fellowship

The DeFazio Fellowship supports research in the archive of Peter DeFazio, democratic representative of Oregon from 1987-2023. Research is encouraged on topics including Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and the broader legacy of DeFazio's work. 

Fellowship Description

This $3,000 award supports research in the papers of Peter DeFazio, housed in Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). These short-term research fellowships are open to everyone - undergraduates, master’s and doctoral students, postdoctoral scholars, college and university faculty at every rank, and independent scholars. The fellowship selection committee will include representatives from the University of Oregon (UO) Libraries SCUA and selected UO faculty. 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 the Peter DeFazio Fellowship and its sponsor, 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.