Long-term Public Humanities Fellowships
The Long-term Public Humanities Fellowships from the Folger Shakespeare Library support innovative research and public projects engaging with early modern history, art, and culture.
Funder: Folger Shakespeare Library
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Full application deadline for Long-term Public Humanities Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: $70,000 for nine months of full-time research and public humanities project development
Summary: Supports significant, full-time research and public humanities projects engaging with early modern history, art, and culture using the Folger's collections and resources.
Key Information: Terminal degree not required; open to a wide range of applicants including scholars, artists, educators, and community leaders.
Description
The Long-term Public Humanities Fellowships at the Folger Shakespeare Library are designed to support full-time research and public humanities project development that engages deeply with the histories, concepts, art, and objects of the early modern world (ca. 1400–1800) and its legacies. Fellows are expected to make substantial use of the Folger’s collections, exhibitions, and programming, and to develop innovative public-facing projects—such as readings, talks, performances, digital initiatives, or community activations—that connect scholarly research to broader audiences. The program particularly encourages interdisciplinary and inclusive work that addresses inequities, marginalized subjects, and non-traditional approaches to archival research and public engagement.
