RESEARCH AWARD ENDOWMENT:
Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students of ETSU, and preference will be given to those who are currently enrolled in heritage interpretation and museum studies, Art History, or other relevant programs.
Scholarship funds will be awarded to students who provide a research-based deliverable that furthers the Reece Museum’s mission to serve the Appalachian region through exhibitions, collections, and community engagement.
Selected recipients may continue to apply for future awards, as long as they continue to meet eligibility requirements.
Outcome: The successful candidate will propose an achievable and well-articulated project, and will submit copies of any research paper, project, or publication that is funded through this scholarship. The museum may exhibit work, publish digital media, or develop educational content using the project deliverables.
We welcome creativity and value projects that further the museum’s educational goals. Material culture artifacts are historical documents, and this scholarship provides space for emerging museum professionals to study and engage with the museum’s distinguished permanent collection and/or gain experience as an exhibitor in a museum setting.
Timeline: Applications will be accepted January 29 – March 1, 2026
Applicants will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision by April 1, 2026
Research projects must be completed and submitted to the director of the Reece Museum by December 11, 2026. Exhibitions must be scheduled with the exhibition coordinator and installed during the 2026 academic year.
Application: Please log in with your ETSU credentials to complete the application at Reece Museum Research Award Endowment Applications Accepted through March 1 – Fill out form