[SOA] 2026 – 2027 George W. Paulson, MD Scholar-in-Residence Program now open for applications

Wed May 6 09:15:21 EDT 2026

2026 – 2027 George W. Paulson, MD Scholar-in-Residence Program

The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library Medical Heritage Center (MHC) is seeking applicants for its George W. Paulson, MD, Scholar-in-Residence Program for a flexible time period between September 1, 2026 and August 31, 2027.

The Scholar-in-Residence Program provides a stipend up to $5,000 to support the activities of the scholar. This funding is provided by the Columbus Medical Association Foundation endowment for the MHC and can cover but is not limited to equipment, support staff and publication costs. Scholars also receive touchdown workspace, limited storage for materials, and shared large office equipment. All funds must be spent in the awarded year. A one-year renewal may be available upon request, depending on the scope of the project.

Suitable potential scholars can come from a variety of backgrounds (e.g., students, clinician historians, PhD historians) and each application will be reviewed based upon the quality of the application and proposed use of historical collections. Preference will be given to scholars whose research is directed toward local or regional medical historic issues. Use of the in-house archival and rare book collections is suggested but not limited to the collections of the Medical Heritage Center. The intent to publish in nationally-known presses and peer-reviewed journals is preferred. Scholars will be expected to provide a mid-point and final report discussing the progress and result of the residency project. At least one presentation and publication are expected from a successful scholar residency.

An application package should be submitted for consideration by June 22, 2026, and a successful applicant will be decided upon by the Medical Heritage Center Advisory Committee by July 20, 2026. The application package should include 1.) a cover letter stating the scholar’s intended area of research and publication and how the research fits into the goals of the Scholar-in-Residence Program. Please note use of MHC collections where applicable. 2.) CV; 3.) proposed budget and timeline; and 4.) at least two (2) recommendation letters. The application and any questions should be sent to Judith Wiener, Health Sciences Library Associate Director for Collections and Outreach at MHCmail at osumc.edu<mailto:MHCmail at osumc.edu>.

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Judith A. Wiener, MA, MLIS
(she/her/hers)
Professor | Associate Director
Collections and Outreach
Health Sciences Library
The Ohio State University
514 Prior Hall | 376 W 10th Ave | Columbus, OH 43210
ph: 614-292-9273
hsl.osu.edu | go.osu.edu/mhc

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Hello – The Center for Archival Collections (CAC) at Bowling Green State University, is now accepting applications for our Access to the Archives Travel Grant. The grant program offers up to three awards to support researchers who plan to spend

Hello –

The Center for Archival Collections<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.bgsu.edu/library/cac.html__;!!AU3bcTlGKuA!ATJ2dNsPrgTJ256X7q8wdEcXDa8G3L59bQvMePKt2N-mkt7bfKa4EcsGdDN3R_XcWjop6x6gBE1FPY95TbC6aKCxvlbtRgzGLUE$> (CAC) at Bowling Green State University, is now accepting applications for our Access to the Archives Travel Grant<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.bgsu.edu/library/cac/events-and-programs/access-to-the-archives-travel-grants.html__;!!AU3bcTlGKuA!ATJ2dNsPrgTJ256X7q8wdEcXDa8G3L59bQvMePKt2N-mkt7bfKa4EcsGdDN3R_XcWjop6x6gBE1FPY95TbC6aKCxvlbtQrXaRFE$>. The grant program offers up to three awards to support researchers who plan to spend at least five full working days using collections held by the CAC. The award is intended to promote and support original scholarly or creative work and to defray the costs of travel to and residence in Bowling Green, not to exceed $1,500 per award.

Full details about the grant program, information on applications, and more can be found on our website. Applications<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.bgsu.edu/library/cac/events-and-programs/access-to-the-archives-travel-grants/application-process.html__;!!AU3bcTlGKuA!ATJ2dNsPrgTJ256X7q8wdEcXDa8G3L59bQvMePKt2N-mkt7bfKa4EcsGdDN3R_XcWjop6x6gBE1FPY95TbC6aKCxvlbtnAUwH6s$> are due May 31, 2026. Questions and applications should be emailed to Michelle Sweetser<mailto:msweets at bgsu.edu?subject=Access%20to%20the%20Archives%20Travel%20Grant>.

Michelle

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