The Marian Library and the International Marian Research Institute (IMRI) are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted through Jan. 9 for summer 2026 Marian fellowships. These three short-term fellowships support research and artistic creation using the Marian Library’s collections and the expertise of the International Marian Research Institute. The fellowships, made possible through a gift from the Marianist Province of the United States and additional support from the Marian Library and the International Marian Research Institute, illustrate the continued partnership between the Marian Library and IMRI to promote scholarship in Marian theology and related topics.
Visiting Scholar Fellowship
Open to postdoctoral scholars, academics, independent scholars, artists, curators and professionals in libraries, archives and museum fields, this fellowship comes with an award of $3,000, plus $1,000 toward travel, living and/or research expenses for those traveling more than 100 miles. The award must be used between May 8 and Aug. 14, 2026, and the fellow must reside in the Dayton area during their fellowship for two to four weeks. The fellow will also be asked to document their experience working with the collection for the Marian Library blog.
Graduate Student Fellowship
The graduate student fellowship is open to master’s and doctoral students from the University of Dayton or other academic institutions. It comes with an award of $3,000, plus $1,000 toward travel, living and/or research expenses for those traveling more than 100 miles to use for two to four weeks between May 18 and Aug. 14, 2026.
Resident Scholar Fellowship
Open to any University of Dayton faculty, this four- to eight-week residency carries a stipend of $3,000 and supports research or artistic creation with the Marian Library’s collections between May 18 and Aug. 14, 2026. The Marian Library collections can be of value for many disciplines and, in addition to supporting research and artistic creation, may also inspire pedagogical design.
Marian Fellowship Open House
UD faculty and graduate students interested in the resident scholar or graduate student fellowship are invited to attend an open house from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Roesch Library Room 401. Marian Library archivists and librarians will be on hand to answer application questions. You will have the opportunity to explore a selection of collection items and the new Special Collections Classroom. Please RSVP for this event.
About the Marian Library and the International Marian Institute
Founded in 1943 by the Society of Mary, the Marian Library is an internationally recognized collection of materials connected to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Serving the research needs of students and faculty at the University of Dayton and scholars around the world, the collections include books, periodicals, archival material, artworks and religious artifacts.
The International Marian Research Institute was launched in 1974 to promote Marian scholarship and utilize the resources of the Marian Library. IMRI is part of the College of Arts and Sciences and honors the commitment of the University and the Marianists to advancing Marian studies.
How to Apply
Application materials and more information about Marian Library resources can be found on the Marian Fellowships website. Applicants are encouraged to email marianfellowships@udayton.edu to discuss collections and resources that may support their proposed projects.
— Kayla Harris is an associate professor and the executive director of the Marian Library.