Thanks to a generous gift from Mark Harris ’82, the Grinnell English department is pleased to offer various fellowships to support student research, creative experiences, experiential learning, and community-engaged projects. Harris English fellowships in the range of $100–$1000 will be awarded in the fall and the spring for projects begun and completed in fall 2024, spring 2025, or summer 2025.
The application requires original project proposals that must include:
- a project description (250 words);
- project rationale (250 words);
- an itemized budget; and
- timelines of activities.
End-of-project reports must be submitted by Feb. 14 for fall projects and by Aug. 29, 2025 for spring and summer projects.
Spring applications are due Feb. 24, and successful applicants will be notified by March 10. To be eligible, applicants must be full-time students at Grinnell currently majoring in English or enrolled in an English course at the time of the fellowship application.
To apply, complete and submit the fellowship application form.
Student Research
Funding is provided for student research projects that culminate in a scholarly paper or creative work. Projects may include travel to gather data, view archival materials, or conduct interviews.
Creative Experience and Experiential Learning
Funding is provided to support creative experiences and experiential learning opportunities such as internships, conferences, publications, performances, and campus events.
Community Engagement
Funding is provided for initiatives that engage the broader community through literary and creative arts programming, such as reading groups, public performances and exhibitions, and literary projects involving schools and libraries.