Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships
The Medical Library Association's Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships fund research and professional growth in health sciences librarianship and information science.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (annual deadline for most MLA grants and scholarships)
Funding Amounts: Most individual awards range from $500 to $5,000; over $50,000 in total funding available annually.
Summary: Supports education, research, and professional development for students and health sciences librarians in librarianship and information science.
Key Information: Most awards require MLA membership; application opens September 11 each year.
Description
The Medical Library Association (MLA) offers a broad portfolio of grants, scholarships, and fellowships to support graduate students in library science programs and practicing health sciences librarians. These funding opportunities are designed to advance education, research, and professional growth within the field of health sciences librarianship. Award types include scholarships for ALA-accredited library school students, professional development grants, research fellowships, conference travel support, and targeted awards for underrepresented groups and international applicants. Funding levels and the number of awards vary annually based on endowment resources.
