Scholars of Sexology Fellowship

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.

• Multiple fellows may be selected
• $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
• Research for a thesis or dissertation will be acceptable

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

• Willing to 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
• Acknowledgement of the Scholars of Sexology Fellowship and the Kinsey Institute Library in any form of publication or product 
• Contribute to the organization, preservation, and/or accessibility of the Kinsey Institute collections (e.g. annotated bibliography, collection guide, finding aid, digital presentation)

How to apply

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Applications must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Proof of enrollment status
• Supporting letter from academic advisor or faculty
• Summary of research interests and objectives (not more than 1,000 words)
• Proposal for a resource or activity that contributes meaningfully to the Kinsey Institute collections (400-800 words)

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