Short-Term Awards
The Huntington Library Short-Term Awards fund 1–3 month in-residence research using its library, art, and botanical collections in fields like history, literature, art history, and science.
Funder: Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Short-Term Awards)
Funding Amounts: $4,000/month for 1–3 months; ~140 awards/year
Summary: Supports short-term research projects that utilize The Huntington’s library, art, and botanical collections across a wide range of disciplines.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift—check the program page for updates.
Description
The Huntington Library’s Short-Term Awards provide funding for researchers to undertake projects that draw on the institution’s extensive collections in the humanities, art, and botanical sciences. Approximately 140 short-term fellowships are awarded annually, each supporting one to three months of continuous, in-residence research at The Huntington in San Marino, California. Projects should be rooted in The Huntington’s holdings, which are especially strong in areas such as American and British history, literature, art history, science and technology, and related fields.
Specialized fellowships are available for work in areas like science fiction (e.g., Octavia E. Butler Fellowship), Renaissance England, Asian American history, civil engineering, maritime history, print culture, women’s history, book history, Roman Catholic history, and more. The program also offers dedicated opportunities for independent and unaffiliated scholars, including those from non-traditional backgrounds.
