Research Grants

Posted July 12, 2023

Applications are being accepted for research grants utilizing The Eberly Family Special Collections Library.  For 2023-2024, awards of $3,000 to be used for travel and/or research expenses related to the Eberly Family Special Collections Library at Penn State’s University Park campus to utilize the Library’s collections for academic research are available in the areas listed below. 

Dorothy Foehr Huck Research Award (2 Available) 

This award supports researchers using any of the Eberly Family Special Collection Library’s collections. Visit our Collections page for an overview of collection strengths. 

Albert M. Petska Eighth Air Force Archives Research Award (1 Available) 

This award supports researchers utilizing the Eighth Air Force archive, 1939-2009 at the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. 

Mary Ann O’Brian Malkin Research Award (1 Available) 

This award supports researchers whose work focuses on the history of dance and dance notation, and who would benefit from using the Malkin collection of early dance, 1531-1804. 

William W. Scranton Research Award (1 Available) 

This award supports research in the personal papers of the late Governor William W. Scranton covering his legacy as a Pennsylvania congressional representative (1961-1963), governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1963-1967), chair of the Presidential Commission on Campus Unrest, presidential candidate (1964); and U.S. representative to the United Nations (1976-1977). 

For additional details and application, please visit the Research Grants page. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2023 

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Thank you for your time and consideration.