Newberry Library Long-Term Fellowships 2027-28
Four-to-nine-month residential fellowships at the Newberry Library for scholars holding a terminal degree.
| Amount / funding | not stated — no estimate basis |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 20 November 2026, 11:59 pm CT (letters of recommendation not accepted after 30 November 2026) |
| Start date | 2027-28 academic year (4–9 months continuous residence) |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Four-to-nine-month residential fellowships at the Newberry Library for scholars holding a terminal degree.
Minimum requirements
PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) required at application; application via SlideRoom; 4–9 months continuous residence.
Application checklist
- Application via SlideRoom
- Letters of recommendation (not accepted after 30 November 2026)
- check the dedicated long-term page for the full document list
Application tips
- This is the long-term track (4–9 months) — do not confuse it with the short-term fellowships (deadline 4 December 2026).
- Referees must submit by 30 November 2026 at the latest.
- A terminal degree is required at application.
- Plan for continuous residence in Chicago.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: Humanities research, Archival research