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Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage

Overview: A fellowship designed to support professionals in cultural heritage and library/archival fields, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the preservation and study of cultural materials.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Diversity and inclusion in cultural heritage

  • Library and archival work

  • Special collections

  • Digital heritage projects

  • African American collections

  • Latinx and Hispanic heritage

  • Asian Pacific American heritage

  • Native American and indigenous collections

  • Museum work and conservation
  • Eligibility: Librarians, archivists, museum professionals, collection development specialists, conservators, and other cultural heritage professionals from underrepresented backgrounds or working with underrepresented communities

    2021-23 Fellows: Includes professionals from institutions such as UNC Chapel Hill, UC Santa Barbara, Emory University, UCLA, Smithsonian Libraries, CUNY, University of Texas at Austin, and many others

    Note: Separate application required from general scholarships

    Contact: rbs_scholarships@virginia.edu or contactRBS@virginia.edu, 434-924-8851

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Log into your myRBS account or create a new account at myRBS
    2. On the Home screen, click the "Apply for a Scholarship or Fellowship" button on the left side
    3. Complete the fellowship application form
    4. Note: This is a separate application from the general scholarship applications

    Deadline: Applications typically due late November (specific dates vary by year; historically November 30)

    Questions: See FAQs page or email rbs_scholarships@virginia.edu

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    diversityminoritiesbipochistoryhumanities

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