Henry Belin du Pont Research Grants
Henry Belin du Pont Research Grants support scholars undertaking advanced research in Hagley’s library, archival, pictorial, and artifact collections to contribute new information to existing scholarship.
Funder: Hagley Museum and Library
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (October cycle) | March 31, 2027 (March cycle) | June 30, 2027 (June cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to eight weeks at $400/week for recipients residing more than 50 miles away, or $200/week within 50 miles
Summary: Supports advanced scholarly research using Hagley’s library, archival, pictorial, and artifact collections to expand on prior scholarship.
Key Information: Recipients must submit a research report one month after their residency ends.
Description
Henry Belin du Pont Research Grants enable scholars to pursue advanced research and study in the collections of Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington, Delaware. The grants support focused projects that make intensive use of Hagley’s library, archival, pictorial, and artifact resources and contribute new information to existing scholarship. These collections document the history of American business, technology, and society.
The program honors Henry Belin du Pont, a founding trustee and long-time supporter of Hagley, and is funded in part by the Henry Belin du Pont Memorial Fund. Administered by Hagley’s Center for the History of Business, Technology and Society, the grants help defray the costs of research residencies. Projects should have a defined focus, methodology, engagement with prior scholarship, and an intended scholarly product.
