The M. C. Lang Fellowship from Rare Book School supports faculty and librarians in advancing research and teaching in book history and bibliography using historical sources.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (M. C. Lang Fellowship application deadline, anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: Fellowship typically covers tuition for at least one Rare Book School course; additional benefits may vary by year.
Summary: Supports faculty and librarians at small U.S. colleges in advancing expertise in book history and humanities teaching with historical sources.
Key Information: Award applies only to Rare Book School courses; recipients must be at U.S. liberal arts colleges or small universities.
The M. C. Lang Fellowship in Book History, Bibliography, and Humanities Teaching with Historical Sources is designed to advance the professional development of faculty and librarians at smaller U.S. institutions, such as liberal arts colleges and small universities. The fellowship focuses on deepening participants’ expertise in book history and bibliography, while supporting innovative humanities teaching through engagement with historical sources. Fellows gain access to Rare Book School’s specialized courses and join a collaborative community dedicated to the study and teaching of historical books and manuscripts.