About the Fellowship
The Sexology Scholars Fellowship supports graduate students whose academic work would benefit from the use of materials from the Kinsey Institute Library and Archives. Fellows are also expected to contribute to the organization, preservation, and/or accessibility of the Kinsey Institute collections. Examples include, but are not limited to, the creation of:
Annotated bibliographies
Guidebooks
Research tools
Digital presentations
Media production
Scholarship Amount
Each recipient of the Sexology Scholars Fellowship will receive $5,000 in two installments ($2,500 at the beginning and end of the fellowship). The award must be used to cover travel, accommodation, and research expenses related to the stated objective. We may select two to three fellows each year if there is a strong pool of applicants. Research at the Kinsey Institute
The Graduate Student may spend two to four weeks at the Kinsey Institute during the Fellowship calendar year. Research for a thesis or dissertation will be accepted.
Expectations:
The fellow must submit a 400-500 word written report on research conducted in the Kinsey Institute Library and Collections. Deposit any digital product of this research in the Kinsey Institute Library. Acknowledgement of the Sexology Scholars Fellowship and the Kinsey Institute Library in any form of publication or product. The fellow will also be expected to contribute to the organization, preservation, and/or accessibility of the Kinsey Institute’s collections. Examples include, but are not limited to, the creation of annotated bibliographies, collection guides, research aids, and digital presentations or media productions that highlight or showcase the Kinsey Institute’s collections. Important Dates
The application deadline is February 14, 2025.
The scholarship winners will be announced on April 18, 2025. Project submission deadline: December 5, 2025. Application Process
Applications are encouraged from students of any academic discipline enrolled in a graduate program in the United States whose research interests relate to the history, policy, and methodology of sexology and sexuality studies.
U.S. citizenship is not required
Non-U.S. citizens must be enrolled in a U.S. college or university and have a visa valid for the duration of their research at the Kinsey Institute.
Application Requirements
Applications must include the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Reference letter documenting enrollment status
Letter of support from faculty or staff
Summary of research interests and goals (no more than 1000 words)
Proposal for the creation of bibliographic or media products (400-800 words) that highlight and showcase the Kinsey Institute’s collections
Please submit application materials by email to libknsy@iu.edu. For more information, go to: https://kinseyinstitute.org/education-outreach/scholars-sexology-fellowship.php#application.