Schomburg-Mellon Humanities Summer Institute
A four-week, in-person summer fellowship at the Schomburg Center in NYC for rising college seniors to explore African Diaspora studies and humanities research through seminars, mentorship, and archival work.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 | March 2027 | May 2027
Funding Amounts: $4,000–$4,500 stipend, housing, meals, and most travel costs covered for a four-week in-person summer institute
Summary: Four-week fellowship for rising college seniors interested in African Diaspora studies and pursuing humanities PhDs, held at the Schomburg Center in NYC.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens/permanent residents entering senior year; MMUF students not eligible for stipend.
Description
The Schomburg-Mellon Humanities Summer Institute is an immersive, four-week, in-person fellowship hosted at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City. The program is designed to encourage students of color and those with interests in African-American, African, and African Diaspora Studies to pursue PhDs in the humanities. Participants engage in seminars led by distinguished scholars, receive mentorship, conduct archival research, and participate in cultural excursions. The fellowship includes housing, daily meals, most travel costs, and a stipend.
