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Charles Deering McCormick Library Research Grant

The Northwestern University Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives is home to many of the Libraries' rarest materials, including manuscripts, archives, prints, and artifacts. In addition to the University Archives which document the history of Northwestern, its faculty, staff, alumni and the city of Evanston, the McCormick Library has particular strengths in 20th-century music and performance art, women’s history, journalism, and social, political, and literary movements of the 1960s in the United States. It additionally holds a diverse array of significant discrete print and hybrid collections of material including ones related to the Siege and Commune of Paris of 1870-71, the Roman poet Horace, the archive of the Gate Theatre of Dublin, 19th and early 20th century anarchism, and 20th century art and literary movements such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Futurism.

This grant was established in 2021 to facilitate and support research and/or creative projects that significantly benefit from substantial onsite use of these rare and unique collections.

Funding

Eligibility

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

  1. project proposal (1,200 words max) that:
    • Describes the proposed research
    • Explains the significance of the collection materials to the project
    • Proposes specific outcomes (e.g., dissertation, article, book, creative or artistic work) that will result from this research
  2. A curriculum vitae
  3. A detailed budget indicating total amount requested with itemized list of projected expenses for transportation, accommodations, meals, and other related/qualified expenses. Applicants should indicate any other sources of funding that will be applied to the project, if applicable. For additional information on planning a budget, see allowable expenses and Out-of-Town Visitor Resources.
  4. Applicants should arrange for one (1) letter of recommendation from someone qualified to judge the quality, feasibility, and significance of the proposal and the qualifications of the applicant to successfully complete the project to be sent in support of their proposed project. Those writing recommendations should submit their letters directly to librarygrants@northwestern.edu.

Applicants should submit the research description, curriculum vitae, and budget by e-mail attachment (PDF format) to librarygrants@northwestern.edu.

Please note: The selection committee is unable to provide feedback with regard to unsuccessful applications.

Expectations

Questions?

Contact librarygrants@northwestern.edu.