Answers to frequently asked questions about Newberry Library fellowships, covering eligibility, application requirements, review process, deadlines, and more.
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 short-term fellowships.; US citizens or foreign nationals in the US for three years required for NEH-funded long-term fellowships.; Previous short-term fellowship recipients may apply for long-term fellowships.; Cannot apply for another short-term fellowship for the same project.; 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, collections must be vital to the project's success.; Separate applications are required for long-term and short-term fellowships.; Applicants can only accept one fellowship per year.; Applicants may submit only one project per fellowship type annually.
Application materials
Applications submitted via SlideRoom.; Requires abstract, CV, and project description.; Letters of recommendation are required.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through SlideRoom.; Create a SlideRoom account to submit materials and request letters.; Confirmation screen and email received upon successful submission.
Important dates
Long-Term Fellowship applications due November 21.; Short-Term Fellowship applications due December 8.; Artist-in-Residence and NCAIS applications due January 3.; Publication Subvention applications due December 15.; Recommender grace period is ten days after application deadline.
