Charles Silverstein and William Bory Fellowship
Supports original LGBTQ+ research using the New York Public Library’s unique archival collections, focusing on history, rare materials, and the social history of the AIDS crisis.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (application deadline) | July 6, 2026 (portal closes/submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $7,500 for 4–8 weeks of in-person research at NYPL
Summary: Supports scholars researching LGBTQ+ topics using the New York Public Library’s extensive collections and resources.
Key Information: Preference for doctoral candidates and early-career scholars without permanent academic appointments; U.S. work authorization required.
Description
The Charles Silverstein and William Bory Fellowship provides funding to support scholars conducting research on any LGBTQ+ topic utilizing the New York Public Library’s (NYPL) collections and resources. The fellowship encourages original scholarship in LGBTQ+ studies, with a particular focus on the Library’s premier LGBTQ+ collections, which include rare books, historic newspapers, manuscripts, photographs, posters, and materials related to LGBTQ+ history and the social history of the AIDS crisis. The award is designed for emerging and established scholars, with a preference for doctoral candidates and early-career researchers who do not hold permanent academic appointments.
