Short-term Research Fellowships
The Beinecke Library short-term fellowships fund onsite research projects that engage deeply with Yale's special collections, supporting both traditional and innovative scholarly approaches.
Funder: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Due Dates: August 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be received through Interfolio by this date)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per month for 2 weeks–2 months of onsite research; funding awarded at start of fellowship
Summary: Short-term fellowships to support onsite research using Yale Library Special Collections, open to academic and independent scholars worldwide.
Description
The Beinecke Library short-term research fellowships support scholars from around the world—both academic and independent—who propose research projects that substantively engage with Yale Library Special Collections. The program encourages both traditional archival work and innovative, interdisciplinary, or creative approaches. Fellows are expected to conduct full-time, onsite research at Yale, participate in the intellectual life of the university, and contribute to the library community. At the conclusion of the fellowship, recipients are required to provide feedback and acknowledge the fellowship in related publications or presentations.
