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Research Fellowships Available to Fund Student Projects Using the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection

Sep 4, 2026

Black-and-white photograph of former Appalachian State Librarian W.L. Eury standing in a library aisle holding an open book. Green overlay text along the left shelves reads, "WE HAVE FELLOWSHIPS?" A black banner at the bottom reads, "YES! THE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS RESEARCH CENTER HAS FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE".

The Special Collections Research Center and University Libraries have launched a new fellowship program that funds graduate and undergraduate research using the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Three fellowship categories will fund up to 7 research projects that use archival or published materials from the Appalachian Collection. Successful applicants will be awarded $1000 to support 15 hours of in-person research in the spring of 2027. Applicants must currently be enrolled at Appalachian State University and may come from any academic department or program on campus. Applications are due November 1, 2026 and awards will be made after January 15, 2027. More information at the Libraries’ Fellowships web page.

What: Paid Research Fellowships for Projects Using the Appalachian Collection:

  • Bernhardt and Harper Families Fellowship (1 fellowship offered)
  • Senator James T. and Louise Broyhill Research Fellowship (3 fellowships offered)
  • W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection Research Fellowship (3 fellowships offered)

Due: November 1, 2026

Awarded: After January 15, 2027

Award amount: $1000 for 15 hours of in-person research

Website: https://disc.library.appstate.edu/collections/fellowships/ 

Black-and-white photograph of former Appalachian State Librarian W.L. Eury reaching up to touch a book on a tall library shelf. A small white card resting on an upper shelf reads "Fellowships" in blue font, and overlay text across the middle of the image reads, "See! Right here, next to the books!".

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