Vatican Film Library Mellon Fellowship

Purpose

To assist scholars wishing to conduct research in the manuscript collections in the Vatican Film Library at Saint Louis University.

Eligibility

Open to candidates who are at the postdoctoral level, or graduate students formally admitted to PhD candidacy and working on their dissertation.

Study Length

2-8 weeks

Award Value

The scholarship provides travel expenses and a living allowance of $2250 USD per month for two to eight weeks.

Application procedure

Applicants must write, in the first instance, to describe the topic of the planned research and to indicate the exact dates during which support is desired. A formal application should then be submitted, which should include a cover letter stating the title and proposed dates of research, a detailed statement of the project proposal of not more than two or three pages in length, a list of the manuscripts or other archival materials to be consulted, a selective bibliography of primary and secondary sources relating to the research topic and a curriculum vitae. Applications submitted by PhD candidates should also include a letter of recommendation from their advisor with reference to the applicant's palaeographical and language.

Closing date

March 1st for research in June to August, June 1st for research in September to December and October 1st for research in January to May

Study Level

• Graduate
• Postgraduate
• Predoctorate
• Research
• Doctorate