Billops-Hatch Award

Funded through the Billops-Hatch Scholarship Fund, this award supports researchers working in the Camille Billops and James V. Hatch Archives. Past fellowship recipients include post-graduate students, authors, professors, and scholars researching areas of African American art and art history, including the visual arts, theater, film, and literature. Among its various holdings, the Billops-Hatch archives has more than 1,200 play scripts written by African Americans, 1,400 interviews with various artists, and a library of rare and unique books and periodicals.

AWARD INFORMATION

Awards are given at $1,000 per week. The total of the award amount depends on the applicant's research proposal.
Travel can begin on September 1, 2026, and must be completed by August 1, 2027.
All award recipients are required to submit a report of their of their experiences and work at Rose Library for our blog.
Funds are disbursed to award recipients 4-6 weeks AFTER completion of their research visit and submission of blog post.
Application deadline is May 15, 2026.

Important Information for International Fellowship Applicants
Please familiarize yourself with the appropriate visa type for your desired length of stay at the Rose Library. For more information, please consult your U.S. Consulate or the Emory Office of International Student and Scholar Programs well in advance of your planned trip.