Long-Term Fellowships
The Newberry Library’s long-term fellowships offer 4–9 months of support for humanities scholars to conduct original research using the library’s extensive collections and participate in its scholarly community.
Funder: Newberry Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Long-Term Fellowship) | December 2026 (Letters of Recommendation) | January 2027 (NCAIS Faculty Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: $5,000/month for 4–9 months (typical award); most fellowships support full-time, in-residence research.
Summary: Supports scholars for extended research residencies at the Newberry Library to advance significant humanities projects using its collections.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree by the deadline; separate application required for NCAIS fellowships.
Description
The Newberry Library’s long-term fellowships provide scholars with four to nine months of support to conduct in-depth research using the library’s extensive humanities collections. Fellows join a vibrant scholarly community, present works in progress, and are expected to participate in Newberry’s intellectual life. The program is designed to foster innovative research and scholarly collaboration, making it ideal for researchers seeking uninterrupted time to advance major projects.
