Continuing Education Grant - Harriet L. Steuernagel supports MLA members’ continuing education to deepen their theoretical, administrative, or technical knowledge for their current library work.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (Full application and supporting files)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per grant; up to 12 grants annually
Summary: Supports continuing education that develops MLA members’ knowledge of the theoretical, administrative, or technical aspects of librarianship.
Key Information: Applicants generally need MLA membership, a graduate library science degree, and two years of health sciences librarianship experience.
The Medical Library Association (MLA) Continuing Education Grant supports members’ professional development by helping them deepen their knowledge of the theoretical, administrative, or technical aspects of librarianship. Listed among MLA’s professional development opportunities as the Harriet L. Steuernagel Continuing Education Grant, it can support MLA learning opportunities offered through MEDLIB-ED or other continuing education activities.
The proposed course of study should relate to the library work the applicant currently performs. Support is intended for professional development and activities in medical information services, with proposed expenses evaluated for their relevance to the grant’s purpose. The program does not fund work toward a degree or certificate, although complementary coursework outside a candidate’s normal professional curriculum may be considered.