Short-Term Fellowships
Newberry Library Short-Term Fellowships fund 1–2 months of on-site humanities research using the library’s rare and unique collections.
Funder: Newberry Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Short-Term Fellowships full application deadline (projected) | December 2026: Recommenders' letters final acceptance (projected) | January 2027: Artists/Writers and NCAIS consortium fellowships application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000–$5,000 per month for 1–2 months (varies by fellowship type); approx. 45 short-term fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports scholars and creative practitioners conducting 1–2 months of research using the Newberry Library’s unique collections.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm details on the program page before applying.
Description
Short-Term Fellowships at the Newberry Library provide funding for researchers, scholars, and creative practitioners to conduct one to two months of on-site research using the library’s extensive and unique collections. The program is designed for projects that require direct access to rare books, manuscripts, maps, and archival materials held at the Newberry. Fellowships are available across a wide range of fields in the humanities, with options for general research, topic-specific studies, creative work, and projects by members of partner organizations or consortia.
