Applications are due by November 1, 2024.
The Curtis Gates Lloyd Fellowship provides funds for research at the Lloyd Library & Museum. On-site use of the Library's collections is required. Fellowships are given in one-month increments ranging from one to three months.
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Botany
- Medicinal botany
- Ethnobotany
- Natural history
- Conservation
- Early travel and exploration
- History of science, medicine, or pharmacy
- Medical and pharmaceutical illustration
Fellowship stipend: Selected applicants from the local region will receive a $2,000 monthly stipend.
Selected applicants from outside the region will receive a $3,000 monthly stipend.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Advanced degree preferred.
- Conduct research related work at the Library at least 20 hours per week during their fellowship.
- Applicants who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States are solely responsible for securing lawful entry to the United States for the full duration of the Fellowship.
- Fellowship must be completed within the period from January 2025 to December 2025.
Expected Outcomes:
- Project deliverable(s) include: paper, publication, exhibition, website or video.
- Public lecture or other presentation on the topic of research.
- Acknowledgement of the Fellowship and the Lloyd Library in print publication or media resulting from this work.
- Provide a complimentary copy of publications that result from this work.
Applications require current curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation.