Special Collections Fellowships at the University of Buffalo
The University at Buffalo Libraries is pleased to announce the following opportunities for 2022-23 Special Collections Fellowships:
I. Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Fund (1)
II. UB Humanities Institute: James Joyce Fellowship (3) and Charles D. Abbott Library Fellowship (1)
I. Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Fund (1)
Established by Dr. Joseph Valente, UB Distinguished Professor, Department of English, the Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Fund award provides up to $2,000 for visiting scholars and graduate students whose research is centered on the writings of James Joyce, Modernism, Joyce-related research, Sylvia Beach, Modernist publishers, Modernist genetic criticism, Joyce’s literary circle, his literary colleagues, or his influences. This fund will provide visiting scholars and graduate students stipends to cover the cost of their travel to Buffalo, NY, accommodation, and expenses during the time of their stay.
The timing and duration of the Visiting Scholar’s residence in Buffalo is flexible, though anticipated to be a minimum of two weeks. Visiting scholars will be required to give a public presentation on their research at the end of their stay. This presentation could include a virtual presentation or a summary that could be posted online. The scholar is encouraged to schedule their visit between July 1 of the award year and June 30 of the following year. Both graduate students at an advanced stage of dissertation research and more senior scholars are invited to apply.
To apply:
The deadline for applications for the 2022-23 academic year is May 27, 2022. Applications must include the following in a single PDF file or portfolio:
- Cover letter;
- Brief two- to three-page, single-spaced research proposal that identifies the materials to be used and includes length and approximate timing of proposed visit;
- Current two- to three-page CV that indicates in detail previous and upcoming research support (grants, fellowships, leaves, etc.);
- Financial support (budget) needed to support this research proposal;
- Letter of support from department chair or dissertation director (this can be sent separately).
Visiting Scholar(s) will be selected based on the relevance of the UB James Joyce Collection to the proposed project, the value of the project to the applicant’s field, and the qualifications of the applicant as indicated by research experience and other academic achievements.
Applicants must email all application materials as a single PDF file or portfolio by May 27, 2022 to lpo-poetry@buffalo.edu.
Applicants are also encouraged to consider applying for one of the UB Humanities Institute’s Fellowships listed below.
Please consider making a gift today to the Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Fund.
II. UB Humanities Institute: James Joyce Fellowship (3) and Charles D. Abbott Library Fellowship (1)
The UB Humanities Institute, in collaboration with the UB Libraries, is offering two fellowships – the James Joyce Fellowship and the Charles D. Abbott Library Fellowship – for visiting scholars and graduate students working on their dissertations to use the UB Libraries’ outstanding special collections, which include the Poetry Collection, University Archives, Rare Books, the Music Library, the Polish Collection, and the History of Medicine Collection.
Follow this link to find out more about some of the more notable collections in the UB libraries: About the UB Library Collections.
The fellowships provide stipends to cover the cost of fellows’ travel to Buffalo, accommodation, and expenses during the time of their stay. In addition to the stipend, Fellows will receive library and parking privileges at UB and are invited to participate in any Humanities Institute events that occur during the time of their visit. If feasible, Fellows are invited to give one public lecture on their research. Fellows are also asked to submit a one page, single-spaced report on the value of having used the collection at UB that will be posted on the Humanities Institute website.
The timing and duration of the Fellows’ residence in Buffalo are flexible, though we would anticipate a minimum stay of two weeks, with Fellows encouraged to schedule their visits between July 1 of the award year and June 30 of the following year (note: due to the extended hiatus caused by COVID-19, Joyce Fellowship awardee travel may take place as early as June 2022). Both graduate students at an advanced stage of dissertation research and more senior scholars are invited to apply.
The James Joyce Fellowship (3)
The stipend is up to $3,000 for scholars and graduate students whose research is centered on the writings of James Joyce, Modernism, Joyce-related research, research on Sylvia Beach, Modernist publishers, Modernist genetic criticism, Joyce’s literary circle, his literary colleagues, or his influences. Following the extended hiatus of the fellowship program, the James Joyce Fellowship will be awarded to three (3) visiting scholars for research stays to be conducted between June 2022 through June 2023. Applicants are also encouraged to consider applying for the Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Fund award listed above.
The Charles D. Abbott Library Fellowship (1)
The stipend is up to $4,000 for scholars and graduate students whose research would be enhanced by any of the books, manuscripts or unique documents in the UB Libraries special collections, which include materials from the Poetry Collection, University Archives, Rare Books, the Polish Collection, the Music Library, and the History of Medicine Collection.
Please note that applicants may apply for only one of the above fellowships per academic year.
Selection Criteria and Application Procedure
The deadline for applications for the 2022-23 academic year is May 27, 2022. Applications must include the following in a single PDF file or portfolio:
- Cover letter (please indicate which fellowship you are applying for);
- Brief two- to three-page, single-spaced research proposal that identifies collections and materials to be used and includes length and approximate timing of proposed visit;
- Current two- to three-page CV that indicates in detail previous and upcoming research support (grants, fellowships, leaves, etc.);
- Budget for use of Fellowship funds;
- Letter of support from department chair or dissertation director (this can be sent separately).
Fellows will be selected based on the relevance of UB’s special collections to the proposed project, the value of the project to the applicant’s field, and the qualifications of the applicant as indicated by research experience and other academic achievements.
Applicants must email all application materials as a single PDF file or portfolio by May 27, 2022 to the program administrator at huminst@buffalo.edu.
James Maynard, PhD