The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers
The Cullman Center Fellowship offers a nine-month residency at NYPL for scholars and artists whose projects require intensive use of the Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building collections.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates: September 25, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $90,000 stipend for a nine-month fellowship; 15 fellows selected annually
Summary: Nine-month residential fellowship at NYPL for researchers, writers, and artists whose projects require intensive use of the Library’s collections.
Key Information: Projects must benefit directly from access to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building collections; fellows must work onsite in New York City.
Description
The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers offers a prestigious international fellowship at the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Each year, 15 fellows—including academics, independent scholars, creative writers, and visual artists working on book projects—are selected for a nine-month term (September–May). The fellowship provides office space, a computer, full access to the Library’s renowned physical and electronic resources, and a vibrant intellectual community. The program is designed for projects that require deep engagement with the Library’s collections and encourages dynamic exchange among fellows and through public events.
