James Joyce Fellowship

The James Joyce Fellowship provides a stipend to cover the cost of the fellow's travel to Buffalo, accommodation, and expenses during the time of their stay. In addition to the stipend, fellows receive library and parking privileges at UB and are invited to participate in any Humanities Institute events that occur during the time of their visit. If feasible, Fellows are invited to give one public lecture on their research. Fellows are also asked to submit a one page, single-spaced report on the value of having used the collection at UB that will be posted on the Humanities Institute website.

The timing and duration of the fellow's residence in Buffalo are flexible, though we would anticipate a minimum stay of two weeks, with fellows encouraged to schedule their visits between July 1 of the award year and June 30 of the following year. Both graduate students at an advanced stage of dissertation research and more senior scholars are invited to apply.

Please note that applicants may apply for only one of the Special Collections Libraries fellowships administered through the Humanities Institute per academic year.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter (please indicate which fellowship you are applying for);
• Brief two- to three-page, single-spaced research proposal that identifies collections and materials to be used and includes length and approximate timing of proposed visit;
• Current two- to three-page CV that indicates in detail previous and upcoming research support (grants, fellowships, leaves, etc.);
• Budget for use of Fellowship funds;
• Letter of support from department chair or dissertation director (this can be sent separately)

Fellows will be selected based on the relevance of UB’s special collections to the proposed project, the value of the project to the applicant’s field, and the qualifications of the applicant as indicated by research experience and other academic achievements.