Curtis Gates Lloyd Research Fellowship Grant

The Curtis Gates Lloyd Research Fellowship, provided by the Lloyd Library and Museum, supports research in various fields, including botany, conservation, and history of science. This fellowship offers a stipend of $2,000 for local applicants and $3,000 for those from outside the region. To be eligible, applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and commit to conducting research at the library for a minimum of 20 hours per week. The fellowship duration ranges from one to three months.

The Lloyd Library and Museum is a world renowned independent research library and exhibit space devoted to bringing science, art and history to life.
Mission Statement: The Lloyd Library and Museum advocates for education in plant-based science, medicine, conservation, art and history.
The Curtis Gates Lloyd Fellowship
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.

Eligibility

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 must be citizens of the United States or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Fellowship must be completed within the period from January 2023 to December 2023.