Fellowships Archive

Name	Description	Deadline
Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Programs	Long-term (3-12 month) fellowship with the Smithsonian Institute; $48k stipend	December 1, 2016 Applicants should familiarize themselves with the SI's Strategic Plan and ensure their project aligns with its areas of focus. Other fellowships available through individual SI units and museums.
Gerda Henkel Foundation Fellowships	Funding for research projects ("Research Scholarships")	December 1, 2016 Cannot receive salary simultaneous with this opportunity, so budget should be adjusted accordingly. Hard-copy submission required in addition to electronic.
American Antiquarian Society Long-Term Fellowships (NEH-funded)	Residential fellowship at the AAS in Massachusetts ($4,200/month for up to 12 months); prefer mid-career scholars	January 15, 2017 Requires two letters of recommendation; projects must relate to the AAS's holdings (American history and culture through 1876).
University of Connecticut Humanities Institute Residential Fellowship	Residential fellowship at UConn ; $40k stipend	January 15, 2017 Requires electronic submission plus two hard copies of materials (which must be RECEIVED by the deadline). Also requires three letters of recommendation, which must be received by 22 January.
Massachusetts Historical Society Long-Term Fellowships (NEH-funded)	Residential fellowship at the MHS in ($4,200/month for up to 12 months); short-term fellowships also available (due 13 March)	January 15, 2017 Proposals must explain project relevance to MHS collection; two letters of recommendation are also required.
NEH Public Scholar Fellowships	Funding to support continuous full-time work on a publication that is intended to reach a general audience: $4,200/month for a period of six to twelve months.	February 1, 2017 See website for full application details. Non-Citizens who have been US residents for three years are more are eligible to apply. Letters of recommendation required.
Franke Institute Fellowships	Yearlong residential fellowships at the Franke Institute for the Humanities	February 10, 2017 Proposals due at 5pm and must include two letters of reference--one from a UChicago colleague, one from an external writer--among other materials (see above). If you need a copy of the required application form, contact Courtney Guerra.
NEH Fellowships	Funding to support continuous full-time work on a given project: $4,200/month for a period of six to twelve months.	April 12, 2017 See website for full application details. Non-Citizens who have been US residents for three years or more are eligible to apply.

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