Dibner Program in the History of Science - Short-Term Awards Grant

Dibner Program in the History of Science - Short-Term Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington)
Amount: US $4,000 - US $12,000
Last Updated: October 05, 2025

Summary

The Dibner Program in the History of Science offers short-term awards for research at The Huntington, a leading institution founded in 1919, boasting a vast collection related to the American West. Scholars with a Ph.D. or those who have defended their dissertation are eligible for one to three-month fellowships valued at $3,500 per month, supporting studies in history, literature, art, and science. The program enhances the academic community's access to rich resources.

Overview

Background 'The Huntington, one of the world’s great cultural, research, and educational centers is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1919 by Henry E. Huntington, an exceptional businessman who built a financial empire that included railroad companies, utilities, and real estate holdings in Southern California. The Huntington also is among the nation’s most important centers for the study of the American West, with an unsurpassed collection of materials that span the full range of American western settlement, including the overland pioneer experience, the Gold Rush, and the development of Southern California. Scholars come from around the world every year to conduct advanced humanities research using The Huntington’s collections. Through a rigorous peer-review program, the institution awards approximately 200 fellowships to scholars in the fields of history, literature, art, and the history of science. Dibner Fellowship in the History of Science and Technology Eligibility: Only those who hold a Ph.D. or who have successfully defended a dissertation by the application deadline are eligible. Short-Term Awards Approximately 140 short-term fellowships are available for one to three months for research in areas where The Huntington’s collections are strong.  Value of award: $3,500 per month Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only those who hold a Ph.D. or who have successfully defended a dissertation by the application deadline are eligible.Short-term fellowships (of five months or less) are open to doctoral candidates; master’s students in programs requiring a thesis; faculty members; postdoctoral scholars; and independent researchers working on a scholarly project served by our collections.