For more information about the awards below and application details, please visit http://dolearchives.ku.edu/grants
2020 Research Fellowship
The Dole Archive and Special Collections is now accepting applications for the 2020 Research Fellowship. Graduate students and post-doctoral scholars are eligible to apply for this $2,500 award, which will support substantial contributions to the study of Congress, politics, or policy issues on a national or international scale. Deadlines: Applications must be received in whole by the Dole Archives on or before May 31, 2020.
2020 Travel Grants
The Dole Archive and Special Collections is now accepting applications for 2020 Travel Grants. The travel grant program is intended to defray costs associated with research-related travel to the Dole Institute. This program offers reimbursements of up to $750 to undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and independent scholars. Deadlines: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no deadline to apply, and applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted. Applicants can expect a decision regarding their application within 2-4 weeks.
About the Awards
Established in 2010, these funding programs award grants to scholars engaged in projects studying Congress, politics, or policy issues. The Dole Archive and Special Collections at the Dole Institute of Politics houses the records of Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole's careers in politics and public service. While in residence, the Research Fellow and Travel Grant awardees will use these collections, which encompass a wide range of legislative, historical, and policy issues.