The American Trust for the British Library (ATBL) Research Fellowship Program
The ATBL Research Fellowship Program, funded by the Bibliographical Society of America, supports on-site scholarly research with the British Library’s physical collections for projects requiring in-person access.
Funder: Bibliographical Society of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (BSA Fellowship application deadline; applicants may elect to be considered for ATBL Research Fellowship Program)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 short-term research stipend; disbursed upon confirmation of British Library research appointments
Summary: Supports short-term, on-site research at the British Library for scholars needing access to its physical collections, in partnership with the Bibliographical Society of America.
Description
The American Trust for the British Library (ATBL) Research Fellowship Program, in partnership with the Bibliographical Society of America (BSA), provides a $2,500 stipend to support short-term, in-person research at the British Library. This opportunity is designed for graduate students, recent PhDs, early career scholars, adjunct faculty, independent scholars, and librarians or curatorial staff who require access to non-digitized or materially significant holdings at the British Library. The fellowship emphasizes research that cannot be accomplished remotely, ensuring direct engagement with the Library’s extensive resources. Applicants to the BSA Fellowship Program may elect to be considered for this ATBL partnership award as part of their application.
