EligibilityPh.D. required for long-term fellowships; ABD Ph.D. candidates eligible for short-term scholarly fellowships.; Archivists, artists, curators, dramaturgs, filmmakers, librarians, performers, playwrights eligible for Artistic Research Fellowship with degree or experience.; Scholars of any nationality can apply; J-1 visa sponsorship available.; International scholars are eligible and visa costs are covered.; Cannot be awarded multiple fellowships in the same cycle.RequirementsSpecify the length of the fellowship period (1, 2, or 3 months) for short-term fellowships.; Provide a plan of work for onsite and/or virtual research.; Provide reasoning for requesting virtual time.; For long-term fellowships, provide reasoning and a plan of work if utilizing virtual time.; If project is collaborative, only the project lead may apply.Important datesLong-term awards announced in early March.; Short-term awards announced in mid-April.; Artistic awards announced in late-April.ContactFolger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 