Unlock Archival Treasures: SCRC Announces Prestigious 2026-27 Faculty Fellow Award

Syracuse University's Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Faculty Fellow Award for the 2026-27 academic year. This prestigious fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity for Syracuse University faculty members to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse archival holdings of the SCRC, fostering innovative research and scholarly engagement with unique primary source materials.

The SCRC Faculty Fellow Award is designed to support in-depth, original research that draws significantly upon the vast collections housed within the SCRC.

From rare books and manuscripts to extensive photographic archives, significant personal papers, and institutional records, the SCRC offers an extraordinary foundation for projects across a multitude of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, arts, and more. This fellowship provides dedicated time and resources, encouraging scholars to delve into materials that can transform their research trajectories and lead to groundbreaking discoveries.

Open to all full-time, tenure-track, non-tenure-track, and emeriti faculty at Syracuse University, the award underscores the SCRC's commitment to supporting the intellectual life of the university community.

Recipients of the fellowship will receive a substantial stipend, intended to facilitate their research by offsetting expenses or providing dedicated time away from other duties. This support is crucial for enabling the deep engagement required to unlock the full potential of archival exploration.

Beyond financial assistance, the fellowship offers a unique intellectual environment.

Fellows will gain priority access to SCRC staff expertise, dedicated research space, and the opportunity to interact with a vibrant community of scholars and archivists. The SCRC encourages a dynamic exchange of ideas and provides a platform for fellows to present their findings, whether through a public lecture, a workshop, or a publication.

This commitment to dissemination ensures that the research supported by the fellowship reaches a wider audience and contributes meaningfully to academic discourse.

Prospective applicants are invited to submit proposals outlining their research project, its relevance to SCRC collections, and a detailed plan for how the fellowship period will be utilized.

A strong application will demonstrate a clear connection between the proposed research and specific SCRC holdings, showcasing the potential for original insights. The application process typically requires a project narrative, a bibliography of relevant SCRC materials, and a curriculum vitae.

The deadline for applications for the 2026-27 SCRC Faculty Fellow Award will be announced shortly, with the selection process designed to identify projects that promise significant scholarly contributions and creative engagement with the center's extraordinary resources.

This is more than just an award; it's an invitation to explore, discover, and contribute to the ongoing legacy of knowledge at Syracuse University. Don't miss this exceptional chance to bring your research to life amidst the invaluable treasures of the Special Collections Research Center.