[Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library](https://beinecke.library.yale.edu)

September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$5,000/month for 1–4 months; funding awarded at the start of the fellowship whenever possible

Supports advanced graduate students worldwide to conduct onsite research using Yale Library Special Collections at the Beinecke Library.

--- ## Description This fellowship program provides competitive funding for advanced graduate students—enrolled at Yale or any other institution globally—to undertake onsite research using Yale Library Special Collections, including the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, for periods ranging from one to four months. The program welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, disciplines, and research approaches (including traditional, creative, and interdisciplinary projects). Fellows are expected to be in residence, actively engage with the library and university community, and contribute feedback on their experience. The fellowship aims to broaden access to Yale’s unique collections and foster scholarly and creative inquiry. --- ## Due Dates - September 15, 2026: Full application deadline (all materials must be received through Interfolio) Applicants will be notified of decisions by January 31, 2027. Fellowships must be taken between June 1, 2027, and May 31, 2028. --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 per month for research visits of 1–4 months - Awards are paid at the beginning of the fellowship period whenever possible (international payments may take longer) - All fellows are responsible for taxes and must report the award to their home institution --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program (PhD, MFA, MA, MPhil, MBA, etc.) at the time the fellowship is taken. - The fellowship is open to students at Yale and any other university or college, both in the U.S. and internationally. - Applicants should be at an advanced stage of research or prospectus development with a fully conceptualized project related to their degree. - If you will graduate before the fellowship period, you are not eligible for this award (consider the short-term research fellowship instead). - International applicants are encouraged; J-1 visa sponsorship is available but not guaranteed. - Previous recipients may only be considered in exceptional circumstances. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Interfolio](https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/fellowships/research-fellowships-graduate-students) by the deadline. - Required materials: - Application form - Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) - Research proposal (max 1,200 words) outlining: - Significance of collections research to your project - Value of the project to your field - Feasibility of completing the research during the fellowship - Detailed list of materials to be examined, including call numbers, collection names, and links to catalog descriptions - One confidential letter of recommendation (preferably from your dissertation chair or academic advisor), submitted directly through Interfolio - Letters of recommendation have a two-week grace period after the deadline but must be requested through Interfolio. - Consult [Archives at Yale](https://archives.yale.edu/), [Quicksearch](https://search.library.yale.edu/), and [LUX](https://lux.collections.yale.edu/) for identifying relevant materials. --- ## Additional Information - This is a residential fellowship; fellows are expected to spend the majority of their time in the library’s reading room. - Fellows are encouraged to participate in the intellectual life of the university and library. - At the end of the fellowship, fellows must complete a questionnaire and acknowledge the fellowship in resulting publications or lectures. - Yale students should consult their advisors regarding funding implications. - Proposals must focus on Yale Library Special Collections; projects involving closed collections cannot be supported. - International fellows are responsible for visa and tax compliance. --- ## External Links - [Beinecke Research Fellowships for Graduate Students (Program Page)](https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/fellowships/research-fellowships-graduate-students) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/fellowships/frequently-asked-questions) - [Interfolio Application Portal](https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/fellowships/research-fellowships-graduate-students) - [Beinecke Library Fellowships Overview](https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/fellowships) - [Archives at Yale](https://archives.yale.edu/) - [Quicksearch (Yale Library Catalog)](https://search.library.yale.edu/) - [LUX (Yale Cultural Heritage Collections)](https://lux.collections.yale.edu/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Fellowship Program Office | [beinecke.fellowships@yale.edu](mailto:beinecke.fellowships@yale.edu) | +1 203-432-2972 | [Contact Beinecke Library](https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/contact) | For technical questions regarding Interfolio, see [Interfolio Contact](https://www.interfolio.com/contact-us/).

Research Fellowships for Graduate Students - Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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