The MLA Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant funds innovative research and demonstration projects that advance health sciences librarianship and information sciences.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to $1,000 per project; number and amount of awards determined annually based on available endowment funds.
Summary: Supports innovative, non-operational projects advancing health sciences librarianship and information sciences.
Key Information: MLA membership required for applicants; funds are for broadly applicable, non-operational initiatives.
The Medical Library Association (MLA) Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant funds innovative projects that promote excellence in health sciences librarianship and information sciences. The grant is intended to support non-operational initiatives with broad applicability, encouraging the development and demonstration of new ideas or practices that can advance the field and benefit the wider health sciences library community. Projects should be designed to have a broad impact and address issues relevant to the profession.