The Travel-to-Collection Grant provides support for students and scholars to use the Kettering University Archives collections. The award covers research for specific scholarly work such as an article, book, chapter, lecture, film, paper, thesis, or dissertation. The research may cover any area of automotive history, and the recipient will receive a complimentary one-year SAH digital membership. We welcome students, scholars, and researchers from all disciplines to apply.
Reimbursement and Terms of Grant
The Society of Automotive Historians Travel-to-Collection Grant provides up to $1,500 in reimbursement for travel, hotel, and dining expenses for a one-week minimum research residency at the Kettering University Archives in Flint, Michigan. At the end of the residency, the researcher will present their thesis and research findings to a gathering of SAH members and Kettering University faculty, staff, and students.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted from September 1st through November 15th, 2024, for research to be completed in 2025. Successful applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision in February 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who must travel 100 miles or more to reach the Collection. Applicants should include a description and goals of the research, a travel budget and timeline, two letters of support, and the researcher’s curriculum vitae.
Please send all questions and completed applications to the grant committee at GrantApplications@kettering.edu by November 15, 2024.