This fellowship supports academic, creative, and curatorial research using library and archival materials at the Kinsey Institute. From film studies to health sciences, it is designed to support graduate scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines. Past scholars have come from Emory, Harvard, Indiana University, Northwestern, Rutgers, Stanford, University of Maryland, University of Pennsylvania, Yale, and other schools to explore representations of sexuality in literature, the history of medicine, sexuality across different cultures, and more.
Scholars of Sexology Fellowship
- $5,000 per fellow to support a 4-8 week research visit to the Kinsey Institute in Bloomington, Indiana, to be completed within the calendar year of the award
- Multiple fellows may be selected
- Research may be for a thesis or dissertation
Eligibility
- Candidates aged 18+ currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Applicants must be enrolled in a US college or university; non-US citizens must hold a valid visa
- Any academic discipline (past awardees have specialized in media, health sciences, history, performance art, American studies, information technology, sociology and more)
Requirements
- Produce a 400-500 word written report about the research undertaken at the Kinsey Institute
- Deposit of any digital product of this research at the Kinsey Institute Library
- Acknowledge the fellowship and the Kinsey Institute in any form of publication or product
- Contribute to the visibility, preservation, and/or accessibility of the Kinsey Institute collections. Contributions may include public presentations, exhibitions, books, news or media publications, film or video, or educational materials presenting Kinsey Institute holdings related to the research topic.
How to apply
Applications must include the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Reference letter documenting enrollment status
- Supporting letter from academic advisor or faculty
- Summary of research interests and objectives (no more than 1,000 words)
- Proposal for the creation of bibliographical or media products (400-800 words) highlighting and showcasing Kinsey Institute collections
- International applicants: Not all visa classifications are eligible to receive this scholarship/ fellowship. If you are working on a visa, please let us know. Also be sure to specify the type of visa.
Please submit application materials by email to libknsy@iu.edu
Important Dates
Application deadline:
February 13, 2006
Awardees announced: April 17, 2026
Projects due: December 4, 2026
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