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

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

The Eccles Centre for American Studies works to support research and learning about the Americas through the collections of the British Library, and to foster 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, or combine both approaches. It is expected 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 Centre and the British Library through, for instance, events, workshops and publications.

To learn more about Fulbright alumni at the British Library Eccles Centre, take a look at our website here: Meet our Fulbrighters | Fulbright or read about Fulbright Scholar Jay Garvey's experiences at the British Library Eccles Centre here: From Numbers to Narratives: Jay Garvey’s Exploration of Queer and Trans Experiences in Education | Fulbright

Grant amount

£3,000 per month

This funding is intended as a contribution towards US-UK travel, institutional fees, accommodation, and general maintenance costs while in the UK.

Relocation Allowance

$1500 stipend

Dependent Benefits

Scholars accompanied by eligible dependents for the full duration of the programme may receive a one-time dependent allowance of $1800 for one dependent or $2500 for two or more dependents. This will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for any Scholars on a grant for less than 6 months.