Charles Silverstein and William Bory Fellowship
The Charles Silverstein and William Bory Fellowship supports in-person LGBTQ+ research using the New York Public Library’s archival collections.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $7,500 for 4–8 weeks of in-person research
Summary: Supports scholars conducting LGBTQ+ research using the New York Public Library’s archival collections and resources.
Key Information: Preference to early career scholars and those without permanent academic appointments; U.S. work authorization required.
Description
The Charles Silverstein and William Bory Fellowship, offered by the New York Public Library, supports both emerging and established scholars undertaking research on any LGBTQ+ topic using the Library’s extensive collections. The fellowship encourages innovative scholarship by providing access to one of the world’s premier LGBTQ+ archives, including rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and materials documenting the social history of the AIDS crisis. Awardees are expected to conduct four to eight weeks of in-person research at the Library.
