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The Jon Barry Grant for Library Research Outside of Colby for English Majors

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The Jon Barry Grant is designated for research in libraries and archives beyond Colby. In recent years, an English honors thesis student visited the Derrida Archives at the University of California-Irvine and a Senior Scholar used funds to partially finance a trip to London to research Charles Dickens' involvement with and connections to the Strand Union and Middlesex Hospital by visiting The London Metropolitan...

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Which collegeThe Jon Barry Grant for Library Research Outside of Colby for English Majors - Colby Funding
Who can applyThe Jon Barry Grant is designated for research in libraries and archives beyond Colby. In recent years, an English honors thesis student visited the Derrida Archives at the University of California-Irvine and a Senior Scholar used funds to partially finance a trip to London to research Charles Dickens' involvement with and connections to the Strand Union and Middlesex Hospital by visiting The London Metropolitan Archives, The Westminster Archives Center, the British Library, King's College Special Collections, and The Welcome Library.
Who can applyThe English Department welcomes proposals for using these funds from all English students, especially Senior Scholars and honors thesis students. Grants will range from $500 to $2,500. Funds are specifically for travel, food, and lodging expenses associated with visiting libraries and archives.

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Official source: https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Name: The Jon Barry Grant for Library Research Outside of Colby for English MajorsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237
Provider: Colby FundingRead on 2026-10-11 from https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237
What it provides: The Jon Barry Grant is designated for research in libraries and archives beyond Colby. In recent years, an English honors thesis student visited the Derrida Archives at the University of California-Irvine and a Senior Scholar used funds to partially finance a trip to London to research Charles Dickens' involvement with and connections to the Strand Union and Middlesex Hospital by visiting The London Metropolitan Archives, The Westminster Archives Center, the British Library, King's College Special Collections, and The Welcome Library. The English Department welcomes proposals for using these funds from all English students, especially Senior Scholars and honors thesis students. Grants will range from $500 to $2,500. Funds are specifically for travel, food, and lodging expenses associated with visiting libraries and archives.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237
Amount: Award $500 - $2,500Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237
How to apply: You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237
Which college: The Jon Barry Grant for Library Research Outside of Colby for English Majors - Colby FundingRead on 2026-10-11 from https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237
Who can apply: The Jon Barry Grant is designated for research in libraries and archives beyond Colby. In recent years, an English honors thesis student visited the Derrida Archives at the University of California-Irvine and a Senior Scholar used funds to partially finance a trip to London to research Charles Dickens' involvement with and connections to the Strand Union and Middlesex Hospital by visiting The London Metropolitan Archives, The Westminster Archives Center, the British Library, King's College Special Collections, and The Welcome Library.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237
Who can apply: The English Department welcomes proposals for using these funds from all English students, especially Senior Scholars and honors thesis students. Grants will range from $500 to $2,500. Funds are specifically for travel, food, and lodging expenses associated with visiting libraries and archives.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colby.academicworks.com/opportunities/16237

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