UMN Graduate School: Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study Grant

UMN Graduate School: Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: University of Minnesota
Amount: US $25,000
Last Updated: March 06, 2026

Summary

The Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study supports doctoral students at the University of Minnesota focusing on film history, criticism, theory, or aesthetics. Awardees receive a $25,000 stipend, tuition for up to 14 credits per semester, and health insurance for one year. Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students who are PhD students in good standing, having completed at least one year of graduate studies.

Overview

Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study The Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study (Leonard Fellowship) is for doctoral students pursuing well-defined research or study in which film history, criticism, theory, or aesthetics is the major focus of the research. How much is the award? $25,000 stipend, academic year tuition at the general graduate rate for up to 14 credits per semester, and subsidized health insurance through the Graduate Assistant Health Plan for up to one calendar year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Is Eligible?U.S. citizens, permanent residents, MN Dream Act students, and International studentsPhD students or candidates in good standing with their program at the University of MinnesotaPhD students or candidates who have completed at least one year of graduate studies at the University of Minnesota at the time of applicationStudents may propose either of the following:a program of research, such as that which would lead to a dissertation, ora course of study in which a major focus will be film

Ineligibility

Previous Leonard Fellowship recipients are NOT eligible to apply againThe Leonard Fellowship does not support film production projects.