Charles Silverstein and William Bory Fellowship
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Charles Silverstein and William Bory Fellowship supports scholars’ in-person archival research on LGBTQ+ topics using New York Public Library collections to produce original work that advances scholarship.
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Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $7,500 for four to eight weeks of in-person research
Summary: Supports scholars researching any LGBTQ+ topic through in-person use of New York Public Library collections and resources.
Key Information: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States; NYPL does not sponsor employment visas.
Description
The Charles Silverstein and William Bory Fellowship supports emerging and established scholars researching any LGBTQ+ topic using the New York Public Library’s collections and resources. It funds a period of in-person archival research, with fellows expected to use the Library’s premier LGBTQ+ collections while drawing on other holdings as their projects require.
The program seeks original work that contributes to scholarship and makes meaningful use of archives. Preference is given to academics and independent scholars without permanent academic appointments, with a focus on doctoral candidates and early-career scholars working toward their first publications. Review also considers the potential impact of fellowship funding on advancing the proposed project.
