[Loeb Classical Library Foundation](https://lclf.harvard.edu)

November 2026 (full application & letters of recommendation, projected)

$1,000–$40,000 per fellowship; typically for one year; partial awards possible

Supports research, publication, travel, and diverse projects in classical studies, including archaeology and Greek and Latin literature.

--- ## Description The Loeb Classical Library Foundation Fellowship provides funding to qualified scholars for research, publication, and a wide range of projects in classical studies. Eligible activities include publication subventions, sabbatical enhancements, travel to libraries or collections, payment for student research assistants, conferences, dramatic productions, excavation expenses, and research materials. The program seeks to foster scholarly and creative work in archaeology, Greek, and Latin literature. Fellowships are typically for one year, with possible renewal upon reapplication, and awards are determined by a special selection committee. Requests may be partially funded. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026: Submission deadline for all application materials and official letters of recommendation (anticipated/projected; 11:59 PM Eastern Time) - November 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected; 11:59 PM Eastern Time) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Individual fellowships typically range from **$1,000 to $40,000** for a one-year period. - Partial awards are possible. - Multi-year applications are not funded in advance; applicants may reapply for renewal. - No more than three consecutive fellowships, or more than three fellowships over any five-year period, will be awarded to an individual. - No indirect costs are covered (e.g., insurance, retirement contributions, taxes). --- ## Eligibility - Open to qualified scholars in classical studies, including those with faculty emeritus status, for publication subventions and related costs. - Applicants seeking salary replacement (e.g., sabbatical enhancement) must: - Hold faculty status at a college or university during the application and award period. - Not have had a full-year funded sabbatical or research fellowship in the three years preceding the academic year for which salary replacement is requested. - Only one application per larger project is typically funded per cycle. - Awards for salary support and other purposes have specific limits relative to applicant salary and project budgets. --- ## Application Process - All materials must be submitted electronically via [Interfolio](https://apply.interfolio.com/170934). - Required materials: - Online application form. - Project description (500–2,000 words) and itemized budget (not required for sabbatical support). - Curriculum Vitae (6-page limit). - Three confidential letters of recommendation, submitted directly via Interfolio. - Letters are due by the application deadline but may be accepted for a short period after. - Applicants for excavation expenses should indicate if the application is one-time or expected to be renewed. - Applicants must list other sources of funding and provide a complete budget for the proposed project. --- ## Additional Information - Grants may not be deferred to subsequent academic years. - The Foundation does not cover indirect costs. - Funding decisions are made by a dedicated selection committee. - The program is open regardless of sex, race, nationality, color, or creed, in accordance with the founder’s will. --- ## External Links - [Loeb Classical Library Foundation main page](https://lclf.harvard.edu) - [Fellowship application portal (Interfolio)](https://apply.interfolio.com/170934) - [Contact page](https://lclf.harvard.edu/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Address | |-------------------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LCLF Administrator | lclf@fas.harvard.edu | Loeb Classical Library Foundation, c/o LCLF Administrator, Harvard University Press, 79 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 | ---

Loeb Classical Library Foundation Fellowship - Loeb Classical Library Foundation

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