The Eudora Welty Foundation and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) are delighted to announce the 2026 Eudora Welty Research Fellowship to encourage and support research using the Eudora Welty Collection and related materials at the MDAH.

This competitive fellowship of $5,000 will be awarded to one student enrolled in a graduate or doctoral program at an accredited college or university to conduct research during summer 2026. The stipend may be used to cover travel, housing, and other expenses during the recipient’s two-week minimum stay in Jackson, Mississippi.

The deadline for applications is March 6, 2026. Additional information, including the online application and a link to the Eudora Welty Collection description in our online catalog, is available at www.mdah.ms.gov/weltyfellowship.

CThank you very much for your interest and assistance. If you have any questions, please email fellowships@mdah.ms.gov.