Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
43
Days
January 31 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Eugene Garfield Research Fellowship

Description

The Eugene Garfield Research Fellowship promotes and supports research in the discoverability and dissemination of information by incorporating the history of our profession. The fellowship, established in 2013, was intended to stimulate research into the history of information science in the medical or health sciences, recognizing that rediscovery, interpretation, and understanding of the rich history in this key knowledge area helps practitioners and researchers interpret the present and prepare for the future. In 2019, the fellowship was modified to expand on the concept of making information more discoverable, in honor of Dr. Garfield's work. The research may incorporate topics such as informatics, expert searching, systematic reviews, critical appraisal, scholarly communication, data science, reference management, or other areas focused on ways to improve discoverability and dissemination of information. Applicants must be members of MLA. Health sciences librarians and information scientists, health professionals, researchers, educators, and administrators are eligible. Applicants must have a master's or doctor's degree or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree and demonstrate a commitment to the health sciences. For group research applications, at least one of the group members must qualify according to the aforementioned criteria. Applicants must submit their curriculum vitae or biographical sketch. In the case of a group application, the primary investigator should submit their curriculum vitae or biographical sketch as well as information about each member of the research collaboration group including what role each individual will perform in the research process. Applicants must also submit a detailed research proposal that should include all critical elements of the proposed study including historical background and rationale, research aims, budget, research design and methodology, timeline, and plans for disseminating the results. Applicants must also submit two reference letters from individuals not related to them. The references must be persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant's character, education, and abilities. These letters should also address why the research is significant to the field. Applicants should also update their MLA member profile page. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

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