RSA‑Virginia Fox Stern Residential Fellowship
The RSA‑Virginia Fox Stern Residential Fellowship supports in-person research on Renaissance rare books and manuscripts at Johns Hopkins, funded by the Renaissance Society of America.
Funder: Renaissance Society of America
Due Dates: September 16, 2025 | September 16, 2026 (anticipated)
Funding Amounts: $3,750 for a one-month residential fellowship at Johns Hopkins University; one award annually.
Summary: Supports intensive, in-person research using rare book and manuscript collections at the Sheridan Libraries, Johns Hopkins, focusing on the Renaissance (1300–1700).
Key Information: Applicants must be RSA members for at least 12 months prior to applying.
Description
The RSA‑Virginia Fox Stern Residential Fellowship offers a one-month residency at Johns Hopkins University's Sheridan Libraries, providing scholars with the opportunity to conduct intensive, in-person research using the library's rare book and manuscript collections. The fellowship is designed to support projects that require sustained engagement with early printed and manuscript materials from the Renaissance period (1300–1700), with special encouragement for research involving the Women of the Book Collection (WOTB) and the Bibliotheca Fictiva Collection. The program aims to advance scholarly understanding of Renaissance history, literature, and culture by granting access to these unique resources.
