The MLA Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant funds innovative research projects advancing health sciences librarianship and information sciences.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (annual submission deadline for MLA grants)
Funding Amounts: Typical award is up to $2,500; awarded annually; number of awards varies based on fund availability.
Summary: Supports innovative research and development projects advancing health sciences librarianship and information sciences.
The Medical Library Association (MLA) Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant funds non-operational projects that foster excellence in health sciences librarianship and information sciences. The grant is designed to stimulate innovative research, development, and demonstration activities with broad applicability and impact across the health sciences library community. Projects should contribute meaningful knowledge, practices, or tools that advance the field and are relevant to a wide range of information professionals.