The Reynolds-Finley Associates, in conjunction with the Historical Collections (HC) unit of UAB Libraries, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), are pleased to announce the availability of fellowship awards of up to $2,500 to individual researchers within the UAB community. This funding is intended to support professional travel and conference engagement for UAB faculty and student research using the HC unit’s resources. The fellowship requires the on-site use of at least one of the unit’s three components, which are the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, Reynolds-Finley Historical Library and UAB Archives. For more information on the three different areas, please visit the UAB Libraries Fellowship page.

Application materials should include an outline of the proposed project, an abstract (not to exceed 250 words) stating how collection use will shape its general scope and purpose, a brief curriculum vitae, and one letter of recommendation (preferably from individuals familiar with the nature of the applicant’s research and scholarly interests). Funding of up to $2,500 for travel expenses will be awarded on a case-by-case basis, and details of those requirements (i.e. budget of expenses) will be coordinated with the applicant as appropriate. There is no deadline for UAB fellowship applicants, as awards will be granted on a rolling basis. To apply, or for more information, please contact Peggy Balch at pbalch@uab.edu.