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Fellowships

Applications are now open for 2025-26 fellowships.

Fellowship Opportunities

Long-Term Fellowships

Researchers with long-term fellowships spend four to nine months immersed in the Newberry collection and in our community of learning.

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Short-Term Fellowships

Researchers with short-term fellowships spend one to two months investigating specific collection items that are essential to their scholarship.

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Publication Subvention

The Newberry offers up to $8,000 to subsidize the publication of a scholarly book or books on European civilization before 1700.

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How to Apply for a Fellowship

Ready to start the process of applying for a research fellowship? Here's everything you need to know.

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Fellowships - FAQ

Answers to questions about eligibility, application requirements, the review process, and more.

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Awarded Fellowships

Every year, researchers from different disciplines and backgrounds come to the Newberry to engage with our collections.

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Scholars in Residence

The Newberry’s Scholars-in-Residence program provides an intellectual community for postdoctoral scholars conducting research in the library’s collection.

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Artists in Residence

Through the Artist-in-Residence program, artists and writers are able to create work that engages with the Newberry’s collection.

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The Newberry Collection

Eleven core collections at the Newberry include American history and culture, postcards, performing arts, and American Indian and Indigenous Studies.

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