The MLA Hospital Libraries Professional Development Grant was established to provide librarians working in a hospital and similar clinical settings with the support needed for educational or research activities. This grant may be used for MLA professional development opportunities offered through MEDLIB-ED. The Hospital Libraries Professional Development Grant may also be used to support reimbursement for expenses incurred in conducting scientific research, such as professional assistance in survey research design, statistical analyses, and so on. Applicants must be employed as a health sciences librarian within the last year in either a hospital or other clinical care institution. They must also be a member of MLA. The applicant may not have previously received the Hospital Libraries Professional Development Grant; or received an MLA grant, scholarship, or other awards within the last year. It is preferred that the applicant be a member of the Hospital Libraries Caucus and update their MLA member profile page. The grant jury will assess the application and score points based on the statement of objectives and outcomes, relevance of course or research objectives, justification of the amount requested, and clarity of application. The application should include a description of a specific education program, including scope, duration, level of study and budget; a detailed itemization of the financial support requested; and indication of how skills obtained may result in a specific outcome. In the case of support for scientific research, the applicant must: describe the research project including title, goals, objectives, methodology, budget, the project's contribution to the field of library and information practice, and identification of a research mentor; and show how the educational program or research project will aid in achieving objectives set forth in the educational policy and research policy statements referenced. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.