RBS-UVA Fellowship Program
The RBS-UVA Fellowship Program supports University of Virginia students’ research using written, printed, and born-digital special collections in the context of preserving and communicating the historical record.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates: March 8, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: A stipend and an opportunity to compete for an annual prize
Summary: Supports University of Virginia students conducting research using special collections, including written, printed, and born-digital materials.
Key Information: Recipients may hold only one active RBS scholarship or fellowship at a time.
Description
The RBS-UVA Fellowship Program is offered by Rare Book School to support University of Virginia students whose research employs special collections. Its scope includes written, printed, and born-digital materials, placing digital collections alongside physical sources within the program’s research focus. Fellows receive a stipend and an opportunity to compete for an annual prize.
The fellowship is part of Rare Book School’s broader scholarship and fellowship offerings. Based at the University of Virginia, RBS provides education in the history of written, printed, and digital materials, with a mission to preserve and communicate the riches of the historical record.
