Library Travel Grants

The Science History Institute offers Library Travel Grants for researchers seeking to explore its vast collections. Grants of $1,000 per week support travel and accommodation for visits of up to two weeks. Eligible applicants must reside more than 75 miles from Philadelphia. This initiative fosters scholarly engagement with primary materials including rare books, manuscripts, and artifacts, contributing to a vibrant academic community.

NOTE: Travel grant applications are accepted year-round.
Fellowships and Travel Grants
With around 20 scholars in residence each year, the Science History Institute is home to the largest private fellowship program in the historical study of science, medicine, and technology in the United States.
Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry
The Beckman Center at the Science History Institute offers fellowships on an annual cycle for scholars whose research would benefit from the use of our collections. While in residence, fellows are expected to participate in regular informal writing groups, give at least one lecture, and more generally contribute to the vitality of our fellowship community.
Othmer Library Travel Grants
The Othmer Library offers travel grants for periods of up to two weeks for research and scholarly exploration of our primary materials which include rare and modern books, manuscripts, archival collections, oral histories, fine art, artifacts, and instruments. Travel grants are $1,000 per week and are intended to help defray the costs of travel and accommodation. Applications and research visits are accepted and approved on a rolling basis.

Eligibility

Applicants must currently reside more than 75 miles from Philadelphia to be eligible.