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 (Anticipated): November 2026 | December 2026 | January 2027
Funding Amounts: Typically up to $95,000 total awarded annually across all MLA grants; individual award amounts vary.
Summary: Supports innovative projects that advance excellence and broad impact in health sciences librarianship and information sciences.
Key Information: MLA membership is required for most grant applicants.
This grant supports projects that promote excellence and broad applicability in health sciences librarianship and information sciences. Funding is intended for non-operational activities, such as research, development, and demonstration projects that introduce new concepts, methodologies, or services. The goal is to foster innovation and share outcomes that can be adopted widely across the field, enhancing the quality and impact of health sciences information services.