Long-term Fellowship
Forecasted
The John Carter Brown Library Long-term Fellowship supports in-depth, residential research on the history and cultures of the Americas and Caribbean using the Library’s primary source collections.
Funder: John Carter Brown Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (full application deadline for 2027–2028, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000/month for 5–10 months; total $25,000–$50,000 per award
Summary: Supports advanced, residential research using the John Carter Brown Library’s collections, with a focus on the Americas and Caribbean.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed a PhD, including dissertation defense; all nationalities eligible.
Description
The long-term fellowship at the John Carter Brown Library provides scholars with the opportunity to undertake extended, in-depth research using the Library’s renowned primary source collections. Particular emphasis is given to projects relating to the history of the Americas—including the West Indies and Caribbean basin—especially through the InterAmericas Fellowship. The fellowship is designed to foster immersion in the Library’s resources, promote scholarly community, and support significant progress on research projects.
