Barnard Library Research Awards
Gruzynski, Vicki
The Barnard Library Research Award supports research using collections at the Barnard Library, Barnard Zine Library, and Barnard Archives, resulting in any final format. The jury members (Exhibitions, Programming and Public Engagement: Miriam Neptune; Archives: Jennifer Eberhardt; Zines: Jenna Freedman) select projects based on the following:
- clarity and feasibility
- strength of their ties to the collections at Barnard (please see below for strengths of collections at Barnard)
- originality, which could be in terms of research approach, topic or format, and
- contribution to goals of access, equity, inclusion and social justice (with a particular interest in projects related to feminist organizing or intersectional marginalized identities)
Additionally, we may prioritize projects that lack traditional institutional resources for research.
Applications are open for the 2025-26 award cycle. To apply, please submit this form by February 2, 2025.
Undergraduate and graduate students, non-Barnard faculty (including adjuncts and term faculty), journalists, and independent scholars, artists, and organizers are encouraged to apply. Please note that current Barnard and Columbia affiliates are not eligible for this award. Alums are eligible.
Awardees will receive $3000.
Award money may be used for whatever will facilitate the researcher's work at Barnard, e.g., travel, housing, family care. Grantees will be expected to write a short summary (~300 words) of their research experience at Barnard Library, which may be shared on the library website and social media channels.