The Lilly Library of the Indiana University of Bloomington invites applications for visiting fellowships for research in residence in its collections. The Lilly Library is the principal rare book and manuscript library of Indiana University. Its holdings support research in British, French, and American literature and history; the literature of voyages and exploration, specifically the European expansion in the Americas; early printing, and the Church, children's literature, music; film, radio and television; medicine, science, and architecture; and food and drink. Additional information about the Lilly Library and its collections may be found on the official web site.
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to anyone from around the world.
The Everett Helm Visiting Fellowships Description
The Everett Helm Visiting Fellowship program supports research and provides access to the collections of the Lilly Library for scholars residing outside the Bloomington area. Project proposals should demonstrate that the Lilly Library's resources are integral to proposed research topics. Candidates are encouraged to inquire about the appropriateness of a proposed topic before applying.
Award
Successful applicants will receive an award of up to $1,500 in support of travel, living, and/or research expenses. Awards must be used within one year of the award date and recipients must reside in Bloomington during the period of their awards.
How to Apply
There is no special application form. Applicants are asked to submit a brief research proposal, not to exceed three pages. The proposal should
- emphasize the relationship of the Lilly collections to the project,
- include the length and preferred dates of the visit and
- a budget specific to this research proposal which includes travel costs, living and research expenses, and any other source of financial support for this research trip.
Applicants are also asked to submit a résumé and, for graduate students or other researchers whose résumés do not include a list of publications in their fields of research, two confidential letters of recommendation.
Send applications for Helm Fellowships to:
Director
The Lilly Library
Indiana University Libraries
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
liblilly@indiana.edu
(812) 855-2452
(812) 855-3143 (fax)
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