DLF Forum Fellowships
DLF is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive community of practice. Our fellowship program helps offset the cost of attending the Forum for those who might not otherwise be able to participate.
We are deeply grateful to our 2025 fellowship sponsors for their generous support:
MetaArchive
Supporting access and opportunity for digital preservation practitioners and community members.
AM Quartex
Empowering fellowship recipients who bring new voices and perspectives to our conversations about digital libraries and archives.
This year's Forum will be held November 16–19 in Denver, Colorado. We are offering a limited number of fellowships to help students and practitioners join us for four days of connection, learning, and collaboration.
Fellowship Benefits
Each fellowship includes:
- Complimentary Forum registration (valued at $800)
- Three nights' accommodation at the conference hotel (Nov. 16–19; valued at $850)
- $650 travel and incidentals stipend
- Invitations to exclusive networking opportunities
Fellows will be asked to contribute a brief (up to 1,000 words) reflection on their experience for publication on the DLF blog.
Who Should Apply?
Fellowships are open to applicants from across the library, archives, museum, cultural heritage, and digital humanities fields. You may apply for an award in multiple categories but can only be selected for one. Former DLF Forum fellows are not eligible.
Fellowship Categories
Students and New Professionals
For current students pursuing degrees in, or exploring careers related to, libraries, archives, museums, cultural heritage, or digital humanities.
Emerging Professionals
For individuals who graduated in May 2023 or later and are pursuing careers in libraries, archives, cultural heritage, or digital humanities.
HBCU Students and Workers
For librarians, faculty, and other employees affiliated with a White House designated Historically Black College of University (HBCU), as well as current HBCU students interested in library and information careers.
Public Library Workers
For librarians and paraprofessional staff currently employed at public libraries who work with digital services and collections or scholarly communications.
Grassroots Archives and Cultural Heritage Workers
For individuals who work or volunteer in community, grassroots, or participatory archives, or organizations focused on community-centric history, heritage, and memory projects.
How to Apply
Our application process is designed to be simple and quick:
- Answer a few basic questions
- Provide a short personal statement (maximum 4,000 characters)
- Share a link to your online professional profile
Deadline: End of day, Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Notifications: Mid-September
Questions? Contact Team DLF at forum@diglib.org.
Selection Process
Award decisions will be made by the DLF Forum Fellowship Committee, composed of community volunteers.