Kluge Fellowship Program
The Kluge Fellowship supports in-residence humanities and social science research using the Library of Congress’s unique collections, emphasizing interdisciplinary and contemporary topics.
Funder: Library of Congress
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000/month stipend; 4–11 months in residence; typically 12 awards/year
Summary: Supports innovative humanities and social science research using the Library of Congress collections, emphasizing interdisciplinary and contemporary topics.
Description
The Kluge Fellowship Program at the Library of Congress provides support for scholars conducting humanistic and social science research that leverages the Library’s extensive and unique collections. The program encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research, particularly projects addressing contemporary challenges. Fellows are given access to specialized staff, research resources, and an intellectual community within the historic Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C. Twelve fellowships are awarded annually, with flexible residency periods from four to eleven months.
