Robert L. and Robert C. Ruth Fellowship Grant

The Robert L. and Robert C. Ruth Fellowship offers graduate students the opportunity to conduct research at the USAHEC, one of the largest military history libraries globally. Selected applicants can receive a $1,500 fellowship for a three-week summer program, enhancing access to a vast collection of over 14 million pages of manuscripts and 3 million photographs. This fellowship supports diverse topics beyond military history, encouraging students to utilize USAHEC's extensive resources.

Research Collection at USAHEC
Ridgway Hall at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) is one of the largest military history libraries in the world and is constantly acquiring new material. It is a robust collection comprised of over 14 million pages of manuscripts and 3 million photographs. The archives also include veteran surveys, oral histories, books, classified documents, military publications and periodicals, maps and artifacts. The Army Heritage Center Foundation supports and promotes efforts to enhance this invaluable collection.
Graduate students in good standing may apply for the annual Ruth Fellowship. One student will be selected to receive a $1,500 research fellowship to engage in a concentrated 3 week summer research program with the Army Heritage Center Foundation (AHCF) at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Funding for the award is graciously provided by AHCF Board Member, Christopher Gleason, in memory of and to honor the service of two members of his family.
Applicants are not limited to topics of military history but may apply to work on any topic that can be supported by the USAHEC collection. Applicants are encouraged to consult USAHEC’s online catalog and identify resources they would like to utilize for their research and include in their application. Currently, research at USAHEC is by appointment only, so the awardee will need to coordinate with USAHEC staff for an appointment and provide a pull list of materials in advance.

Eligibility

Graduate students in good standing may apply for the annual Ruth Fellowship.