Available Fellowships
The Huntington offers fellowships supporting advanced humanities research using its library, art, and botanical collections, fostering original scholarship and collaborative engagement.
Funder: Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Due Dates: November 15, 2026: Application portal closes — full application deadline for Long-Term, Short-Term, and Travel Grants/Exchange Fellowships for the 2027–2028 fellowship year (11:59 PM PST)
Funding Amounts: Long-Term: $50,000 (9 months) or $25,000 (4–5 months); Short-Term: $4,000/month (1–3 months); Berger Trust: $5,000/month (2–10 months); Travel/Exchange: $4,000 + airfare (1 month)
Summary: Fellowships support advanced humanities research using The Huntington’s library, art, and botanical collections, with residential, travel, and partner institution options.
Key Information: Application portal opens September 1, 2026; international and independent scholars eligible for many awards.
Description
The Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens offers a wide array of fellowships to support scholars, writers, independent researchers, and creative artists conducting advanced research in the humanities. Opportunities include long-term and short-term residential fellowships, variable-term awards, travel grants, exchange fellowships with international institutions, and specialized partner institution fellowships. Research areas span the humanities, history of science, technology, medicine, art, literature, and related fields, leveraging The Huntington’s renowned collections. Fellows are encouraged to participate in collaborative scholarly activities and public programs during their residency.
