Diana Kennedy Foundation Research Fellowships UT San Antonio Libraries

Photograph of Diana Kennedy with the text Diana Kennedy Fellowships

UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections is pleased to announce the call for applications for 2026-2027 Diana Kennedy Foundation Fellowships for Research on Women in Food and Sustainability.

Generously funded by the Diana Kennedy Foundation, the program honors Diana Kennedy’s legacy by fostering research and practical applications that align with the values and ideals that inspired her:

Cultural preservation through responsible documentation
Profound respect for Indigenous knowledge
Environmental stewardship rooted in sustainability and ecological responsibility
Fair treatment, education and empowerment for women and children
Culinary integrity grounded in tradition, regional identity and authenticity
Education and research to deepen public understanding of traditional foodways

The program supports projects that draw on Diana Kennedy’s papers and her working library, as well as the broader Mexican Cookbook Collection, to generate fresh insights into the interconnections among women, Mexican foodways, and the environment.

The 2026–2027 fellowship period is September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027.

Application deadline is May 15th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

To read the full program guidelines and to apply, visit: https://lib.utsa.edu/specialcollections/about/diana-kennedy-foundation-fellowships

The Diana Kennedy Foundation Fellowship for Research on Women in Food and Sustainability is generously funded by the Diana Kennedy Foundation, whose mission is to identify and support initiatives that actively advance the values and ideals that inspired Diana throughout her 99 remarkable years.