Announcements

2026 Herbert and Violetta Halpert Research Fellowships

We are pleased 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.

 

Timeline:

Applications are due March 31st, 2026

Notification of results by April 30th, 2026

Fellowships can begin May 1st, 2026

Fellowships must be competed by February 28th, 2027

 

To apply: Please send an email with the subject line “MUNFLA Fellowship” to munfla@mun.ca by March 31st, 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
Archive Access

Effective January 6, 2025, appointments will be required to access MUNFLA. This will apply to all faculty, staff, students, and the public. If you would like to schedule a visit, please contact us.

To expedite the research process, you may complete and sign a User Agreement form in advance. This form outlines your responsibilities as a MUNFLA researcher and details the scope and purpose of your research/visit. 

Another tip for a more time-efficient research appointment includes advance browsing our online catalogue and/or finding aids. You may also provide, via email, a list of Accession Numbers for items you wish to consult. Barring any access restrictions, or conservation concerns, materials will be retrieved and set aside by staff prior to your arrival.