Helmerich Center Collections Grants

Position: Helmerich Center Travel to Collections Grants
Description

The Helmerich Center for American Research offers several travel to collections grants to support research projects that require on-site use of its collections. The travel grants are $500 per week for a maximum length of two weeks.

We are pleased to announce that complementary housing can be arranged on the University of Tulsa's campus, upon request and depending on availability. HCAR is a 13-minute drive (6.5 miles) from TU's campus.

Please note that while Gilcrease Museum is under construction, many artworks are not accessible for research purposes. Gilcrease staff will determine whether any requested item from the art collection is available or not.

Grant recipients are expected to be active researchers at the center, and they are encouraged to participate in the intellectual life of the center and the University of Tulsa. A brief report will be due within 30 days of completion of the travel grant, and a citation of any publications resulting from the research should also be sent to hcarlibrary.

Application Instructions

To apply , please submit the following via Interfolio:

Project Proposal in English, should include the following:

• Explanation of the project's significance and progress to date

• Detailed list of materials and collection items to be consulted at HCAR and, if applicable, McFarlin Special Collections

• Plan for completion of the work while in residence

• Document should not exceed 1000 words

• Curriculum Vitae, not to exceed three pages

• One letter of reference via Interfolio

Questions may be submitted to hcarlibrary. Please include "Fellowships/Travel Grants" in the subject line of your message.