Programs
The University of Denver Library supports student and faculty scholarship through a variety of programs, grants, and awards. Explore current opportunities below.
October 6, 2025 – April 5, 2026
Kirkpatrick Prize 2026 Contest
Are you a young book collector (30 and under) in Colorado? Submit your collection for a chance to win $1,000 and be recognized at the Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair.
Funds and Grants
New Faculty Library Fund
All new DU faculty are eligible for $1,000 in one-time purchases of books, e-books, DVDs, streaming media, and other resources to support research and teaching. See how to claim your funds.
ULA Collection Development Grant
Support your teaching or research with up to $3,000 in funding for library resources. Faculty and students (with a faculty sponsor) can apply annually through their library liaison.
Information Literacy Grant
DU Libraries provides stipends to faculty redesigning courses to integrate information literacy and research skills. Program not currently active — check back for updates.
ULA Lecture Series
The Lecture Series features engaging talks sponsored by the University Library Association and University Libraries. DU students, faculty, staff alumni and community members are welcome to attend at no charge.
ULA Book Club
The ULA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non fiction books in a welcoming setting. Everyone is invited to join the conversation. For questions or to join the mailing list, email nancy.clark@du.edu
The Book Stack
The volunteer-run Book stack offers more than 35,00 new, used, and rare books across 90 subjects. All proceeds benefit the DU libraries.