Church History Library 2025 Research Grants

[Michelle Graabek]

Hi all,

I just want to make sure you are all aware of the Church History Library's research grants. Information about the grants is here: https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/2025-call-for-applications-research-grants-at-the-church-history-department?lang=eng

Several of last years research grants did go to global scholars, including from Lithuania, Norway, and Kenya! The deadline is 15th August 2025

While I'm on the topic of grants, also a reminder about our own Global Mormon Studies grant: https://www.globalmormonstudies.org/melissa-inouye-biennial-grant/

The deadline for our grant is 1st September 2025.

If you have any questions about either grant, feel free to ask me!

Best,

Michelle Graabek-Wallace

[Michelle Graabek]

Just a reminder that if you are interested in applying for the Church History Library's research grants, the deadline is in 2 weeks!

 https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/2025-call-for-applications-research-grants-at-the-church-history-department?lang=eng  

There are 5 different grants you can apply for, some are aimed specifically at international scholars:

Domestic Emerging Scholar: This is for graduate students, recent graduates, or young professionals—including those who have obtained PhDs within the last five years—living in the United States and researching in Latter-day Saint history, Latter-day Saint art history, or Latter-day Saint studies. This grant of up to $5,000 is intended to facilitate approximately one week of research at the Church History Library and Museum.

International Emerging Scholar: This is for advanced students, recent graduates, or young professionals—including those who have obtained PhDs within the last five years—living outside the United States and researching in Latter-day Saint history, Latter-day Saint art history, or Latter-day Saint studies. This grant of up to $8,000 is intended to facilitate three weeks of research at the Church History Library and Museum.

Domestic/International Established Scholar: This is for more-seasoned scholars (i.e., those who obtained PhDs more than five years ago, tenured professors, individuals more established in their careers), either within or outside the United States, who are interested in Latter-day Saint history, Latter-day Saint art history, or Latter-day Saint studies. This grant of up to $8,000 is intended to facilitate between one and three weeks of research at the Church History Library and Museum.

International/Domestic Independent Researcher: This is for individuals who are not professionals in the field (or studying to become professionals) interested in Latter-day Saint history, Latter-day Saint art history, or Latter-day Saint studies. This grant of up to $8,000 is intended to facilitate approximately one to two weeks of research, workshopping, and mentoring at the Church History Library and Museum.

Scholar-in-Residence: This is for a scholar with a PhD in history, religious studies, or a related field—either within or outside the United States—conducting research on a book or extended study in Latter-day Saint history, Latter-day Saint art history, or Latter-day Saint studies. This grant of $15,000 is intended to facilitate an eight-week residence at the Church History Library. The scholar will be expected to be in continuous residence at the Church History Library, participate in at least three roundtables to discuss research and obtain feedback, and make a presentation to the entire Church History Department on the project at the conclusion of the residency.