Fellowship Information
The Asian Division Florence Tan Moeson Research Fellowship Program is made possible by the generous donation of Florence Tan Moeson, who served as a cataloger at the Library of Congress for 43 years until she retired in 2001. Mrs. Moeson passed away on November 15, 2008.
About the Fellowship
The program supports research in Asian studies using the world-renowned collections of the Asian Division and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
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Duration: Minimum of 5 business days on-site research from April 20, 2026 to September 25, 2026
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Award Amounts: $300 – $3,000 (to support travel, lodging, and research expenses)
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Who Should Apply: Graduate students, independent scholars, researchers, and librarians with a demonstrated need for support
Eligibility
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Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
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Foreign nationals already in the U.S. on visas may inquire about eligibility by emailing visas@loc.gov (do not send Personally Identifiable Information)
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H-1B visa holders are not eligible; other visa types reviewed on a case-by-case basis
How to Apply
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We are not currently accepting applications. Please come back and check for the announcement of the application season, which typically runs from September to mid-January.
Direct further question to Asian Ask-A-Librarian.