Call for Applications: Research Grants at the Church History Department

Domestic Young Scholar for graduate students, recent graduates, or young professionals living in the United States and researching in Latter-day Saint history, Latter-day Saint art history, or Latter-day Saint studies. This grant, of up to $5,000, is intended to facilitate approximately one week (or more) of research at the Church History Library, Church History Museum, or both. Up to three grants may be awarded.

International Young Scholar for advanced students, recent graduates, or young professionals living outside the United States and researching in Latter-day Saint history, Latter-day Saint art history, or Latter-day Saint studies. This grant, of up to $9,500, is intended to facilitate approximately three weeks (or more) of research at the Church History Library, Church History Museum, or both. Up to two grants may be awarded.

Latter-day Saint Project of Significance for a more experienced scholar, either within or outside the United States, conducting research on a significant project in Latter-day Saint history, Latter-day Saint art history, or Latter-day Saint studies. This grant, of up to $20,000, is intended to facilitate either multiple trips to the Church History Library, Church History Museum, or both over an extended period or a single lengthy stay.

• A brief description of your research project (250 words)
• A brief explanation (150 words) of how research in archival, art, or artifactual holdings of the Church History Department would benefit your project as well as a preliminary list of pertinent collections
• For the Church History Library catalog, click here.
• A preliminary budget (how you would use the funding)
• A curriculum vitae or résumé describing educational and professional accomplishments
• Contact information for an advisor or colleague who is familiar with your research abilities and work