2022 Study Tour Scholarship, Apply by March 15, 2022

Scholarship Opportunity for the 2022 ARLIS/NA Study Tour to Athens, Greece

Thanks to the generous support of the ARLIS/NA Executive Board and contributions by ARLIS/NA members, a $1,000 scholarship will be offered to enable an early career ARLIS/NA member to participate in the annual ARLIS/NA IRC Study Tour sponsored by the International Relations Committee (IRC). As previously announced, the 2022 Study Tour will take place in Athens, Greece, from June 27 - July 1. The full itinerary of this unique, behind-the-scenes, opportunity to study special collections at the city’s libraries, museums and archives will be made available by the end of February.

Deadline for applications: March 15, 2022

Who may apply?

ARLIS/NA members who have held a library position(s) for seven years or less and who have not previously joined an IRC Study Tour.

What are the commitments associated with the 2022 IRC Study Tour scholarship?

• Participate in ARLIS/NA IRC Study Tour to Athens, Greece, June 27 - July 1, 2022
• Assist the study tour leaders with documentation during and after the tour, including posts on ARLIS/NA social media
• Assist with the half-day symposium in Athens
• Following the tour, write a blog post about your experience for the ARLIS/NA web site
• Organize any relevant materials for sharing on the ARLIS/NA Learning Portal
• Share ideas for ongoing collaboration with Athenian libraries and librarians either formally or informally to ARLIS/NA
• Provide input to IRC, Professional Development Committee, Awards Committee, ArLiSNAP, and other groups to develop future scholarship opportunities

How to apply?

To apply for the 2022 ARLIS/NA IRC Study Tour Scholarship, complete the online application form and attach a copy of your current C.V. by March 15, 2022. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of IRC members, and applicants will be notified of their status by March 22, 2022.

 Further details:

A guaranteed place for the tour will be held for the scholarship recipient. Funding will be awarded after the recipient registers for the study tour and provides the down payment.

Spyros Koulouris

Co-organizer, ARLIS/NA 2022 Study Tour