Montana History Network Fellowship

An annual research fellowship for students currently enrolled in a Montana institution of higher education, to conduct research at Montana Historical Society* (MTHS), Montana State University (MSU) and/or University of Montana (UM) library and archives. The fellow will receive a stipend of $4,000.

Fellowship expectations and deliverables

• Expected to be in residence and conduct research for 4 weeks between May 1 and October 31
• Submit a written report about the research experience, by December 31, which will be shared with the donor funding the fellowship, Mr. Nelson Weller
• Submit an article to Montana the Magazine of Western History for consideration for publication within one year of the residency

Award Criteria

• Applicant’s education and research abilities (applicant must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Montana institution of higher education)
• Suitability of the research topic to MTHS, MSU and/or UM library and archives collections
• Potential of the project to make a significant contribution to scholarship about Montana
• Potential of the project to produce an article-length publication

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Project proposal, not to exceed 3 double-spaced pages, including specific materials the applicant intends to consult at each library or archive
• 2-3 page CV
• Letter of recommendation

Applications must be sent electronically as one PDF document to mthslibrary@mt.gov by February 28, 2025.

* For the fellowship awarded in 2025, research will need to be conducted at MSU and UM, as MTHS is closed for renovation.