The MLA Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant funds innovative research to advance health sciences librarianship and information sciences.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (Annual submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical award size varies; amount and number of grants determined annually based on endowment funding.
Summary: Supports innovative research, development, and demonstration projects that advance health sciences librarianship and information sciences.
Key Information: MLA membership is required; projects must be non-operational and broadly useful to the profession.
The Medical Library Association's Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant is designed to foster excellence and innovation in health sciences librarianship and information sciences. The grant supports non-operational projects that generate broadly applicable knowledge, resources, or tools, with the goal of advancing both the theoretical and practical foundations of the profession. This funding opportunity encourages creative research and development initiatives that have a meaningful impact on the health sciences information community.