The Kluge Fellowship in Digital Studies supports research at the Library of Congress using digital methods to explore the impact of the digital age on democracy and society.
Funder: Library of Congress
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline; applications open April 15, 2026)
Funding Amounts: $5,000/month for up to 11 months; up to three fellowships awarded per cycle
Summary: Supports scholars using digital methods and Library of Congress digital resources for interdisciplinary research on contemporary democratic challenges.
The Kluge Fellowship in Digital Studies offers scholars the opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research at the Library of Congress using its extensive digital collections, resources, and curatorial expertise. The fellowship encourages projects that address the consequences of the digital revolution for society, thought, and international relations, particularly as they relate to the challenges facing democracies in the 21st century. Research areas include digital scholarship, digital humanities, data science, data analysis, data visualization, and digital publishing. Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence at the Library, engage with its digital departments, and share their work with the scholarly community.