This fellowship supports advanced Jewish Studies research onsite at NYPL's Dorot Jewish Division, with Fordham University affiliation, including public and academic presentations.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Short-term: $1,250/week (2–4 weeks) | Mid-term: $25,000 (Spring semester) | Long-term: $60,000 (Full academic year)
Summary: Fellowships for scholars outside NYC to conduct Jewish Studies research onsite at NYPL, with Fordham University affiliation, for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Key Information: Only scholars based outside the NYC metropolitan area are eligible.
The Fordham-NYPL Research Fellowships in Jewish Studies is a collaborative program between Fordham University’s Jewish Studies Program and The New York Public Library, designed to support advanced research in Jewish Studies. The fellowship offers short-, mid-, and long-term residency opportunities at the NYPL, particularly within the Dorot Jewish Division, for the 2026–2027 academic year. Fellows receive an affiliation with Fordham University, access to NYPL’s research collections, and are expected to present their research both publicly and in a faculty seminar at Fordham.