Helmerich Center for American Research Short-Term ...

Description The Helmerich Center for American Research will offer five short-term fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year. Fellowships are available for pre-and post-doctoral research or independent research with a stipend of $2,500 for United States residents and $3,000 for international residents from July 2026-June 2027. The length of the research visits are between two weeks and one month. Individuals who live within 70 miles of the center and who are not employed by The University of Tulsa are eligible to apply for one-month fellowships, with a stipend of $1,000. We are pleased to announce that complementary housing can be arranged on the University of Tulsa's campus, upon request and depending on availability. HCAR is a 13-minute drive (6.5 miles) from TU's campus. Please note that while Gilcrease Museum is under construction, many artworks are not accessible for research purposes. Gilcrease staff will determine whether any requested items from the art collection are available or not. Fellows are expected to be active researchers in regular residence at the Center, and they are encouraged to participate in the intellectual life of the Center and the University of Tulsa. A brief report will be due within 30 days of completion of the fellowship, and a citation of any publications resulting from the research should also be sent to . Application Instructions To apply, the following must be submitted through Interfolio: Curriculum vitae, not to exceed 3 pages. Two letters of reference Project Proposal in English, should include the following: Explanation of the project's significance and progress to date Detailed list of materials and collection items to be consulted at HCAR and, if applicable, McFarlin Special Collections Plan for completion of the work while in residence Document should not exceed 1500 words Questions may be submitted to . Please include "Fellowships/Travel Grants" in the subject line of your message.

Created: 2026-03-08