2013 Residential Fellowships

Resident fellowships for the duration of a minimum of 1 month to a maximum of 9 months are offered in support of research projects in science, engineering, and technology; in the history of science, engineering and technology; or in interdisciplinary topics that link science or technology to the broader culture.

Recipients of fellowships are expected to work full time on their research projects while at the Library, to engage with other resident scholars, and to offer a presentation on their work to the general public.

Eligibility

Doctorate-seeking scholars, post-doctorate scholars, and independent scholars who can demonstrate similar professional or academic experience are eligible to apply.

Application

The application deadline for 2013 fellowships is January 3, 2013. Recipients will be notified in early spring 2013. Please see the Application Instructions and our Frequently Asked Questions page for more details.

About the Collections

The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology is an independent research library with rich and deep holdings in 69 languages. The collection of more than one million volumes includes printed books from the 15th century to the present, some 10,000 rare books, and over 47,000 journal titles, including journals with long runs dating from the 17th century. An exchange program with hundreds of academic institutions around the world has enabled the Library to acquire a significant collection of foreign research publications.  These include a large collection of Russian language books and periodicals, some dating from the 18th century. The Library also owns a large collection of current and historical engineering standards and specifications issued by industry and government.

Several important acquisitions contributed to building historical collections: in 1946, the Library purchased the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Library, which provided the foundation of a rare book and reference collection to support research in the history of science and technology; in 1985, part of the Franklin Institute Library was acquired; and in 1995, the Engineering Societies Library was transferred from New York to the Linda Hall Library, adding historical depth to the Library's already rich engineering collections.

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