Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program
The Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program by the New York Public Library supports in-depth research on Africa and the African diaspora using the Center’s unique archival resources.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application deadline for the 2027-2028 Scholars-in-Residence Program
Funding Amounts: Long-term: $35,000 for one semester (4–5 months); Short-term: $3,000/month for 1–3 months; typically 6 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports scholars and writers conducting research on the African diaspora using the Schomburg Center’s archival and cultural collections.
Key Information: Open to those with the legal right to work in the U.S.; NYPL does not sponsor employment visas.
Description
The Scholars-in-Residence Program at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (New York Public Library) offers long-term and short-term fellowships to support research and writing on the history, politics, literature, and culture of Africa and the African diaspora. Fellows gain access to the Schomburg Center’s unparalleled collections, individual office space, research assistance, and participate in an interdisciplinary community through seminars and public events. The program is designed to foster significant, humanistic research projects that draw on the Center’s resources, contributing to scholarship in African diasporic studies.
