Overview
Apply for the Newberry Library Short-Term Fellowships 2027–28. The program offers $3,000 per month for 1–2 months of in-residence research in Chicago. Deadline: December 4, 2026.
Complete fellowship details
The Newberry Library Short-Term Fellowships support PhD-holding scholars and PhD candidates with ABD status who need to use specific items in the Newberry collection. The application deadline is December 4, 2026 . Selected fellows spend one to two months in residence in Chicago and join the library’s scholarly community. In addition, the fellowship provides $3,000 per month to help cover housing, travel, and living costs. Most awards support one month of research, while some named fellowships support two months. Application Deadline: December 4, 2026 Program Duration: Most awards provide 1 month of support; some named fellowships provide 2 months. Awards may be taken anytime in the 15-month period between June of the awarding year and August of the following year. Program Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA (in-residence at the Newberry Library) Funding/Benefits: $3,000 per month Award Provider: Newberry Library About this Program The Newberry Library offers these short-term fellowships for intensive, on-site research. Applicants must propose projects that require the use of specific materials in the Newberry collection. Moreover, the program is open to scholars from any field. PhD holders at any career stage may apply, and the library also welcomes curators, librarians, independent scholars, and other researchers. Eligibility Criteria
PhD-holding scholars at any stage of their career PhD candidates with ABD (all-but-dissertation) status or equivalent Applicants from any field whose proposed project requires use of specific Newberry collection items PhD holders do not need to be faculty members Curators, librarians, independent scholars, and others are welcome to apply
What Fellows Receive: $3,000 per month stipend to support housing, travel, and living costs; 1–2 months of in-residence research support; participation in the Newberry scholarly community; award period flexible within a 15-month window (June to following August). The Newberry does not provide housing. Program Components Conduct 1–2 months of intensive, on-site research using specific items in the Newberry collection; participate in the Newberry’s scholarly community. How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their application through the Newberry application portal: https://newberry.slideroom.com/ . However, applicants should review the official fellowship page carefully before applying. That page provides the most reliable guidance on fellowship categories, requirements, and submission instructions. 👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
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