Apply Now for MUNFLA’s 2026 Herbert and Violetta Halpert Research Fellowships

The Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) is excited to announce the 2026 Herbert and Violetta Halpert Research Fellowships, a new funding stream for visiting scholars, students, artists, and community researchers to conduct independent research in MUNFLA. The fellowship is open to individuals who are not affiliated with Memorial. MUNFLA will award up to $6,000, which may be divided among more than one recipient, to support up to 10 days of in-person archival research. Fellowship funds can be used to offset travel, lodging, childcare, or any other expenses associated with conducting in-person research at the Archive.

Fellows will receive guidance on integrating archival materials into their project, and will have the opportunity to present on their findings and experiences of working in the Archive at a reception at the end of their Fellowship term. Fellowships can begin May 1, 2026 and must be completed by February 28, 2027.

To apply, please send an email with the subject line “MUNFLA Fellowship” to munfla@mun.ca by March 31, 2026 with the following information:

• A cover letter introducing yourself and the research you plan to complete in MUNFLA
• A budget and timeline for your proposed project
• An up-to-date CV or resume
• An optional sample of scholarly or artistic work, if applicable 
• Names for two references if you are an undergraduate or graduate student

Notification of results is by April 30, 2026.