Clark Dissertation Fellowship
This fellowship supports UCLA doctoral candidates conducting original dissertation research using the Clark Library’s unique collections in literature, music, science, and cultural studies during a nine-month residency.
Funder: Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: $36,000 stipend for nine months; one or two fellowships awarded per cycle; tuition and other expenses not covered.
Summary: Supports UCLA doctoral candidates in dissertation research using the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library’s collections.
Key Information: Fellowship is residential and must be taken in-person at the Clark Library.
Description
This fellowship supports UCLA doctoral candidates whose dissertation research requires extensive use of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library’s unique collections. The library’s resources span the 16th to 20th centuries and cover diverse topics including literature, music, science, cultural studies, queer studies, and more. The program aims to foster deep scholarly engagement and original research that makes significant use of the Clark’s primary source materials. One or two fellowships are awarded each year for a nine-month, in-person residency at the Clark Library.
