Lynn and Dennis Baird Fellowship
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Fellowship Details
- Award Amount:
- $4000
- Eligibility:
- Graduate Students currently enrolled in a University of Idaho program
- Duration:
- Late Spring - Summer (10 Weeks)
- Application Period:
- February 15 - March 15
Questions?
Contact the Special Collections department at libspec@uidaho.edu
Description
The Lynn and Dennis Baird Fellowship funds one graduate student a year to work with library faculty and staff to expand the reach of the Wilderness/Environmental archival holdings at the University of Idaho.
Call for Applications
The University of Idaho Library invites graduate students from any discipline at the University of Idaho to apply for the Lynn and Dennis Baird Fellowship.
This fellowship offers $4,000 to support graduate students to engage with archival materials related to wilderness and environmental topics over the summer months. Each fellow will produce an archival or digital project that will contribute to the preservation and accessibility of these important historical resources.
How to Apply
For application information and requirements, please contact the Special Collections department at libspec@uidaho.edu. Applications are due in the spring semester.
Application Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Academic background and research interests in wilderness/environmental topics
- Experience with archival research or willingness to learn
- Clear research goals and project proposal
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Commitment to making archival materials more accessible
Past Projects
Wilderness/Environmental Archive Analysis and Survey
Jack Kredell
2025 • Environmental Science
Creation of a high-level survey of current Special Collections holdings that align with a potential Wilderness/Environmental Archive