Short-Term Travel Awards
The Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library will begin accepting applications for 2026-2027 awards cycle starting Sunday, February 1, 2026 through Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline. Award announcements will be made on Friday, August 14, 2026.
The Rose Library offers short-term travel awards to support scholarly use of the library research collections in 5 strategic areas:
- English-language literature and poetry
- The Raymond Danowski Poetry Library
- African American history and culture
- Southern history and culture
- Political and social movements
Travel award applicants are required to submit a research plan and are evaluated on the following criteria:
- the qualifications of the candidate;
- a clearly articulated research topic; and
- a demonstrated understanding of the research materials available in the Rose Library to support their work.
Equal weight is given to each of these three aspects in determining the final priority rating.
AWARD INFORMATION
- Awards are given at $1,000 per week. The total 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 experiences and work at Rose Library for our blog.
- Funds are disbursed to award recipients 4-6 weeks AFTER the completion of their research visit and submission of blog post.
- The application deadline is May 15, 2026
Important Information for International Travel Award 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.
