Jointly with participating colleges, Temple University Libraries will award fellowships for the next academic year to Temple faculty members. Applicants must outline a research or creative project involving the use of computational methods. Research and creative projects from every discipline are eligible. Faculty fellows will complete their project as part of the interdisciplinary community at the Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio (LCDSS).

This is a competitive award. LCDSS Faculty Fellows receive one course reduction for the academic year at their college, as well as help with project management, a dedicated research assistant, and a $1000 research fund from the library. Fellows will also meet regularly with Studio staff to discuss progress on their projects, and they meet monthly with the other faculty and graduate student fellows in the Studio. Only one award is available to any School or College.

Applicants must be tenured or tenure-track faculty members at one of the participating schools and colleges: 

Recipients must be able to attend and participate in person for the project conferences and monthly fellows seminar. 

Applications will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary group of faculty and librarians. Award decisions are based on the promise of the project, its relevance to your own research/creative work, its methodology, scope, conceptual framework, and the ability of the Scholars Studio to address the project’s needs. For past and ongoing projects see our blog. For a list of prior recipients, visit our website. 

To apply please submit:

Applicants may consult with the LCDSS in advance of applying. Please direct all questions and application materials to Dr. Alex Wermer-Colan, LCDSS Interim Academic Director.