November 21 (Long-Term), December 8 (Short-Term), January 3 (Artist-in-Residence/NCAIS), December 15 (Publication Subvention)
Eligibility
Eligibility determined by project, affiliation, and tribal heritage for some fellowships.; US citizens or foreign nationals in the US for three years required for NEH-funded long-term fellowships.; Past short-term fellowship recipients may apply for long-term fellowships.; Cannot apply for another short-term fellowship for the same project if previously received one.; Must wait five years after a long-term fellowship before applying for another.
Requirements
Successful applications consider project significance, applicant's ability, and project appropriateness to collections.; For short-term fellowships, the Newberry's collections must be vital for the project's success.; Separate applications are required for different fellowship types.; Applicants can only accept one fellowship per year.; No revised materials accepted after submission.
Application materials
Abstract; CV; Project description; Letters of recommendation
How to apply
Applications submitted online via SlideRoom.; Create a SlideRoom account to submit materials and request letters.; Applicants can save progress and modify answers before submission.
Important dates
Long-Term Fellowship Application Deadline: November 21; Short-Term Fellowship Application Deadline: December 8; Artist-in-Residence/NCAIS Application Deadline: January 3; Publication Subvention Deadline: December 15; Recommender grace period: 10 days after application deadline.
