National Governing Institutions Fellowship
Forecasted
The National Governing Institutions Fellowship from the John W. Kluge Center funds interdisciplinary research on the structure and effectiveness of US national governing institutions.
Funder: John W. Kluge Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 8 months; $5,000/month stipend for residential research at the Library of Congress
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research on the effectiveness and functioning of US national governing institutions.
Key Information: Fellowship is residential; open to early-career scholars with a terminal degree earned within the past seven years.
Description
The National Governing Institutions Fellowship, administered by the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress, is designed to advance research into how US national governing institutions fulfill their Constitutional duties. The fellowship encourages exploration of the structure, operations, policy-making processes, adaptability, and inter-branch dynamics of these institutions. It welcomes interdisciplinary approaches from fields such as political science, organizational management, history, law, and social sciences. The fellowship is particularly supportive of emerging scholars and aims to foster a deeper understanding of the strengths and limitations of US governance.
