Molina Fellowship in the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences Grant

Molina Fellowship in the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington)
Amount: US $50,000
Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Summary

The Molina Fellowship in the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences, offered by The Huntington Library, is designed for scholars pursuing advanced research in history, literature, art, and the history of science. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or have successfully defended their dissertation by the application deadline. The fellowship supports innovative studies that explore the impact of medicine on society and culture, leveraging The Huntington's extensive collections related to the American West.

Overview

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.

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.