The International Fellowship - Cunningham Memorial by the Medical Library Association supports non-US/Canadian health science librarians to attend the MLA conference and gain hands-on experience in health sciences libraries.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (full application due)
Funding Amounts: Covers travel, lodging, registration, and supervised work experience; total varies annually.
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting health science librarians outside the US and Canada to attend the MLA conference and gain supervised work experience.
The International Fellowship - Cunningham Memorial is an annual program offered by the Medical Library Association (MLA) to advance the professional development of health science librarians living outside the United States and Canada. The fellowship enables recipients to attend the MLA annual conference and participate in supervised work experiences within health sciences libraries, fostering international knowledge exchange and supporting growth in medical librarianship. The program is designed to encourage global collaboration and provide unique educational opportunities for librarians seeking to enhance their expertise in the field.