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Apply Now for a 2027 NISO Plus Scholarship Award

Apply Now for a 2027 NISO Plus Scholarship Award

October 2026

Are you working in scholarly communications and feel that your perspective is underrepresented? Are you interested in expanding your professional network, exploring new ideas, and contributing to solutions for the challenges facing the information community? 

If so, we look forward to hearing from you!

Each year, NISO invites emerging and mid-career professionals to add their perspectives, experiences, and ideas to the conversations shaping scholarly communications. As we move into our seventh year, the NISO Plus Scholarship Award continues to acknowledge emerging scholarly communications professionals, creating opportunities for individuals to connect, learn, and contribute to a more inclusive and collaborative information ecosystem.

The application portal is now open for the 2027 NISO Plus Scholarship Awards! We welcome candidates working across the information ecosystem, including librarians, publishers, service and tech providers, and others whose work intersect with scholarly communications.

Scholarship recipients receive a range of benefits designed to support professional development and sustained engagement with NISO, including:

  • Access to virtual NISO Plus programming throughout the year, including complimentary registration for the NISO Plus Global/Online conference in September 2027
  • Networking opportunities with NISO Board members, staff, and current and former scholarship recipients
  • Complimentary registration for all NISO educational webinars for three years
  • Discounted registration for all other NISO events
  • Opportunities to volunteer for NISO committees and working groups and participate in the development of NISO standards
  • Automatic enrollment in NISO I/O and NISO standards program announcements

In addition, three or more scholarship recipients will receive funding for travel and accommodations to attend the NISO Plus 2027 conference in Baltimore, Maryland from February 15–17, 2027.  

Important dates:

  • November 24, 2026: Application deadline
  • December 18, 2026: Award notifications
  • February 15–17, 2027: NISO Plus conference in Baltimore, Maryland
  • September 2027: NISO Plus Global/Online conference

Please note that previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.

We hope you will consider applying or share this with colleagues who would benefit from becoming part of the NISO community.  To apply, please complete this short application form and tell us why you’re interested in becoming a NISO Plus scholar.