Clements Library Fellowships
Clements Library Fellowships fund research and creative projects using unique primary sources in American history and culture from the library’s collections.
Funder: William L. Clements Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline for Clements Library Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Long-term: $3,500–$5,000/month (2–4 months); Short-term: $2,500 (1 month); Week-long: $1,000–$1,500; Digital: $1,000 + up to 900 pages digitized
Summary: Fellowships support research and creative projects utilizing the Clements Library’s unique primary source collections in American history and culture.
Key Information: Open to scholars, artists, and independent researchers; some restrictions apply for UM-affiliated applicants.
Description
The William L. Clements Library Fellowships provide funding for scholars, artists, independent researchers, and graduate students to conduct research using the library’s extensive primary source collections focused on American history, culture, and related fields. Fellowship categories include long-term, short-term, week-long, and digital awards, each tailored to different research needs and durations. Named fellowships target specific topics such as Great Lakes history, Revolutionary America, Native American studies, Atlantic and Caribbean history, journalism, cartography, visual culture, and more. Applicants are matched to the most suitable fellowship by the selection committee. Projects may be scholarly or creative in nature and should make significant use of the Clements Library’s holdings.
