Wilson Library Southern Studies Doctoral Fellowship [2026]
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wilson Special Collections Library Southern Studies Doctoral Fellowship Program
The Southern Studies Doctoral Fellowships support research in Southern Studies making significant use of the rich and deep research resources available in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hills special collections. The award supports two types of docoral research on theAmerican South:
Dissertation Prospectus Research
- For earlydoctoral students to explore Wilson Librarys collections to develop their dissertation proposals.
- Supports a one-month research residency which should ideally take place during the summer reserach season: 1 June through 30 September of the year awarded.
- Total award is $3000
Dissertation Research
- For doctoral candidates whose dissertation project draws deeply and substantively on the collections in Wilson Library
- Supports a one-month residency which should ideally take place during the Summer Research Season: 1 June through 30 September of the year awarded.
- Award is $3000
- Applications that make use of oral histories are encouraged
Fellowship awards will be disbursed after the completion of a fellowship is strongly recommended that fellows arrive with the funds necessary to support their researchresidency.
Questions about the fellowships or the application process should be directed to the Fellowship Director via .
To view other funded research opportunities at Wilson Library please consult our Fellowships Page.
For technical assistance with this application system please contact Interfolio ator call .
Fellowship Eligibility
Full-time students
- In good standing AND
- Enrolled in a doctoral program studying the American South
Agree to:
- Commit to a full-time one-month research residency at Wilson Library which should ideally take place during the Summer Research Season: 1 June through 30 September
- Submit a research proposal and research plan that draws deeply and substantively on the collections of the Wilson Special Collections Library
- Participate in the intellectual life of the Library and the fellowship program which includes:
- A public presentation of research findings and experiences
- The submission of a brief research report
