Susan Kelly Power and Helen Hornbeck Tanner Fellowship
Susan Kelly Power and Helen Hornbeck Tanner Fellowship supports Indigenous scholars’ research residencies at the Newberry Library to pursue projects in any field using its collections.
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Funder: Newberry Library
Due Dates: December 4, 2026 (Application) | December 14, 2026 (Recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 for one month (four weeks)
Summary: Supports eligible Indigenous scholars conducting intensive research with specific Newberry collection materials in any field.
Key Information: Applicants must be citizens or documented descendants of U.S. federally recognized tribal nations, or Native Hawaiian individuals.
Description
The Susan Kelly Power and Helen Hornbeck Tanner Fellowship is part of the Newberry Library’s Short-Term Fellowship program. It supports a one-month research residency in Chicago, giving scholars dedicated time to investigate specific collection materials and participate in the library’s scholarly community. Applicants may work in any field; projects do not need to focus on American Indian or Indigenous studies.
The fellowship serves eligible tribal citizens, documented descendants, and Native Hawaiian scholars with the required academic qualifications. Its central priority is collection-based research: applicants must demonstrate why particular Newberry materials are important to their project. The library’s holdings include rare books, manuscripts, and archival sources documenting personal stories and historical moments.
