Fulbright-British Library Eccles Institute Scholar Award in Library and Information Studies

Award Activity

The Fulbright-British Library Eccles Institute Award covers three months of funding for a research project in librarianship and information science at the British Library. It is open both to professionals working in libraries and academics working in a relevant discipline. 

The Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania supports research and learning about these regions through the collections of the British Library, and fosters transatlantic knowledge exchange and cultural relations. 

The scholar can either focus on exploring the British Library’s collections or undertake fieldwork on the British Library and other relevant institutions, or combine both approaches. It is required that the project will address an aspect of information literacy, contemporary libraries, knowledge institutions or information systems in the Americas, but comparative or transnational analyses and perspectives will be eligible.

The scholar will be given opportunities to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the Eccles Institute and the British Library through, for instance, events, workshops and publications. 

To find out more about the British Library’s collections, please visit . www.bl.uk. 

Locations

Location Selection: Award is hosted by the institution listed below

Locations Detail

The Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania at the British Library: London, England, UK.

Award Length and Period

Grants may begin any time after September 1, 2027, but before April 30, 2028.

Areas of Interest

The British Library Eccles Institute Scholar Award is focused on projects relating to librarianship and information studies, and is open to academics and professionals working in an appropriate discipline.

Special Features

Scholars in the UK participate in a wide range of academic, cultural, and social events and benefit from a variety of additional opportunities provided by the Commission; see Special Award Benefits section for more details.