Mellon Travel Fellowship FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Andrew W. Mellon Travel Fellowship Program
Who may apply?
Short-Term Travel Fellowships are available to scholars at both the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels. Scholars whose principal residence or place of employment is inside the central Oklahoma area may not apply for short-term travel fellowships.
May I re-apply?
Applications from former fellows are welcome after an interval of six months, provided they have submitted a final report for previous award periods. All applicants are encouraged to seek multiple sources of support, and this is particularly true for repeat fellows, since award amounts may be adjusted considering receipt of previous funds.
What constitutes the central Oklahoma area?
The central Oklahoma area, as determined by the Mellon Travel Fellowship Committee, is defined as the area within 100 miles of Norman, Oklahoma. Any scholar whose principal residence or place of employment is located within this region is ineligible for a short-term travel fellowship.
How are fellows selected?
The selection committee for the Mellon Travel Fellowship Program consists of the Curator and Research Coordinator of the History of Science Collections and the Chair of the History of Science Department. The committee will solicit the expert opinions of other faculty when appropriate.
How may I learn about the resources of the History of Science Collections and the History of Science Program at the University?
Please browse the websites for the History of Science Collections and the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Department. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their projects with the Research Coordinator at HSTM.Mellon@ou.edu.
What are the housing arrangements for fellows?
Fellowship recipients are responsible for booking lodging and other travel. For information regarding on-campus accommodations, see: https://www.ou.edu/housingandfood/housing/conference-and-guest-services.
If you plan to stay off campus and you do not have a vehicle, we recommend that you find a place within 1.5-2.0 miles of Bizzell Library (see map).
