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Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

Beta Phi Mu

This fellowship was established to support doctoral students working on their dissertations in Library and Information Science, Information Studies, Informatics, or a related field. Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral-level research program at an institution with ALA, CILIP, or other Beta Phi Mu Executive Board approved accreditation

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Doctoral students
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • College:
    To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral-level research program at an institution with ALA, CILIP, or other Beta Phi Mu Executive Board approved accreditation.
  • Major/Career:
    Doctoral students who are working on their dissertations in Library and Information Science, Information Studies, Informatics, or a related field.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Personal statement from applicant not to exceed 500 words relating to post-dissertation plans.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Three letters of recommendation.
  • Other Materials:
    - A completed online application- Current Vita.- Abstract of dissertation (300-word limit).- Letter from Dean or Director indicating dissertation topic has been approved.

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