Harvard University's Schlesinger Library Research Support Grants fund post-graduate scholars conducting in-depth research using the library's unique collections on women, gender, and society.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; supports direct research costs for work in Schlesinger Library collections.
Summary: Supports post-graduate scholars and researchers conducting substantive research using the Schlesinger Library collections at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute.
Key Information: Open to scholars and serious researchers at any career stage beyond graduate school.
The Schlesinger Library Research Support Grants, administered by the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, are designed to enable substantive research that requires significant use of the Schlesinger Library’s unique collections. These grants are intended for scholars and serious researchers beyond the graduate school stage, supporting projects in fields such as history, social sciences, the arts, and related disciplines. The program encourages research that advances knowledge related to women, gender, and society, and aims to foster innovative scholarship and creative inquiry through engagement with the library’s rich archival resources.