The Adelle and Erwin Tomash Fellowship in the History of Information
Charles Babbage Institute for Computing, Information, and Culture University of Minnesota
Award: $14,000
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
To provide for students who have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree except the research and writing of the dissertation. Qualifications: Applicants must be a student for doctoral dissertation research in the History of Computing, Information, and Culture; recipients must remain students in good standing throughout the term of their fellowship, but there is no restriction on holding other fellowships, scholarships, or awards concurrent to the Tomash Fellowship. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include curriculum vitae and a five-page (single-spaced) statement and justification of the research project including a discussion of methods, research materials, evidence of faculty support for the project, and bibliography (bibliography does not count toward page count); applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference and certified copies of graduate school transcripts to be sent directly to CBI. Focus: Information science and technology.