U.S. Copyright Office: Abraham L. Kaminstein Scholar in Residence Program
Forecasted
U.S. Copyright Office: Abraham L. Kaminstein Scholar in Residence Program supports academics in copyright law and policy research and projects to connect academic inquiry with the Copyright Office’s work.
Funder: Library of Congress
Due Dates: Not currently accepting applications | Check back in 2027 for updates
Funding Amounts: Paid residency; duration negotiable
Summary: Supports leading academics conducting copyright law and policy research and mutually beneficial projects at the U.S. Copyright Office.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and at least three years of significant copyright law teaching or analysis experience are required.
Description
The Abraham L. Kaminstein Scholar in Residence Program brings leading academics with a demonstrated commitment to copyright law and policy into the U.S. Copyright Office at the invitation of the Register of Copyrights. Scholars spend time conducting research, working on mutually beneficial projects, or combining both activities, connecting academic inquiry with the Office’s work.
Appointments follow no fixed schedule. They depend on qualified candidates, meaningful projects, available funding, and the Office’s priorities at the time of consideration. Past research has addressed traditional cultural expressions, women’s authorship in copyright registrations, the historical development of the Copyright Office, and access to copyright records.
