The Brian King Fabulous Researcher Fund

The ArQuives (formerly the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives) has grown to become the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. By collecting and caring for important historical records, personal papers, unpublished documents, publications, audiovisual material, works of art, photographs, posters, and other artifacts, The ArQuives is a trusted guardian of LGBTQ2+ histories. The Brian King Fabulous Researcher Fund honours the memory of former volunteer Brian King. The funding is to assist applicants to access the collection.

Amount: $1000

Deadline: January 31, 2020

More information and applications… Only one researcher will be funded each year. Research must take place within the calendar year of 2020.The funds can be used for travel and accommodations.

Eligibility: Applications are open to Canadian and international scholars, graduate students, artists, cultural producers, and other independent researchers with an established research agenda who wish to conduct research at The ArQuives.

photo credit: enneafive Water Mill via photopin (license)

Author: Kueneman, Karen

Staff, 2015 Fall

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