Kluge Staff Fellowship
Forecasted
The Kluge Staff Fellowship supports Library of Congress employees in conducting independent, original research using the Library’s collections at the John W. Kluge Center.
Funder: John W. Kluge Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 2 fellowships annually; fellows receive up to 6 months of paid research leave at their current salary and benefits.
Summary: Supports Library of Congress employees in conducting independent research using the Library’s collections, with an expectation of scholarly output and engagement at the Kluge Center.
Key Information: Open only to eligible Library of Congress employees; residential research required.
Description
The Kluge Staff Fellowship provides up to two Library of Congress employees each year with the opportunity to undertake independent research at the John W. Kluge Center. The fellowship is designed to highlight the intellectual resources of the Library to the global scholarly community. Fellows join a vibrant cohort of resident scholars and are expected to produce a scholarly manuscript and deliver a public presentation. The fellowship period is residential, lasting up to six months, during which fellows are assigned a research desk in the Thomas Jefferson Building and are expected to participate in the Center’s academic programs and discourse.
