The Black Mountain Institute-Kluge Fellowship consists of a three-month term for a writer whose book would directly benefit from access to the Library of Congress’ extensive collections and time in which to conduct research and write. Although this fellowship has some in-person requirements it is primarily virtual, wherein the recipient can continue most of their scholarship and creative activity where they live while receiving prestigious support from Black Mountain Institute and the Library of Congress. During the three-month term, the fellow will spend two weeks at the Library of Congress conducting research. After the conclusion of their fellowship, the scholar/writer will visit BMI and UNLV in Las Vegas to offer a public program during the academic year.
The fellowship includes
- a salary of $15,000 to be paid over a three-month period
- flights to/from Washington, D.C. for research at The Kluge Center
- flights to/from Las Vegas for a public program
- 3 nights of lodging in Las Vegas
- recognition as a BMI-Kluge Fellow
Applicants must have a master’s degree or doctorate directly related to the area/subjects the applicant proposes to study (although, major creative or scholarly publications in the area of the proposed research may replace the graduate degree requirement); or, a bachelor's degree plus five (5) years professional work experience.
The application includes
- a proposal regarding the project the fellowship would serve, 1 - 3 pages in length
- identification of specific Library collections materials that the applicant deems necessary for their research (more detailed instructions are provided in the application)
- a CV
- a writing sample of no more than 10 pages, double-spaced in 12-point font
- three references’ names and contact information
ABOUT:
The Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute at UNLV champions writers and storytellers through programs, fellowships and community engagement. From the brightest spot on the planet, Black Mountain Institute amplifies writing and artistic expression to connect us to each other in the Las Vegas Valley, the Southwest, and beyond.
The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress was created in the year 2000 to host scholarly programs and to support scholars in residence from around the world in their use of the Library’s extensive collections.