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Janet Doe Lectureship Award

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$2,200

Due: November 15, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Janet Doe Lectureship Award, with an application deadline in November, offers numerous awards of $2200 each.

Description

The Janet Doe Lectureship Award was established in 1966 by an anonymous donation to support a lecture in honor of Janet Doe, former librarian of the New York Academy of Medicine, historical scholar, past president of the association, and editor of the first two editions of the Medical Library Practice handbook. The nominee must be a member of MLA. The nominee shall have been an active member of the profession a sufficient number of years to have acquired a broad perspective of medical librarianship and possess the qualities to communicate their experiences and ideas articulately. Nominees should be regular members of the association who have made a substantial contribution to its work. The Janet Doe Jury will review nominations for eligibility and award points based on career achievement, impact of achievements, philosophical or historical perspective, and communication style. Up to three letters of support may be included with the nomination. The nomination must share information on the nominee's public speaking skills: provide evidence that the nominee will be able to deliver a significant and compelling address at the annual conference. include links to audio and/or video presentations given by the nominee. The nomination must also provide any further information that may assist the jury in the evaluation and selection of the recipient. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.

Scholarship Type

Merit-based