MUNFLA Research Opportunity

Beginning Winter 2025, MUNFLA is piloting the 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 31^st, 2025
• Notification of results by April 30^th, 2025
• Fellowships can begin May 1^st, 2025
• Fellowships must be completed by February 28^th, 2026

To apply: Please send an email with the subject line “MUNFLA Fellowship” to munfla@mun.ca by March 31 st, 2025 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

Please note: MUNFLA is unable to assist with procuring international visas for research or study. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Inaugural Herbert and Violetta Halpert Postdoctoral Research Fellow

In October 2024, MUNFLA welcomed Dr. Sarah Shultz into the position of Inaugural Herbert and Violetta Halpert Postdoctoral Research Fellow. She received her PhD in Folklore from MUN and an MA in Folk Studies from Western Kentucky University.

During this fellowship, she will assist in the restructuring and development of collections policies, new program initiatives, grant writing, and archival research. View (page 14) of the December 2024 Department of Folklore Newsletter for more information on the work that Dr. Shultz has completed so far and her plans for future projects.