Eligibility
Scholars who have received a terminal advanced degree within the past seven years in the humanities, social sciences, or in a professional field such as architecture or law are eligible. Applicants may be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals. Upon selection, and in accordance with relevant visa regulations, foreign nationals will be assisted in obtaining the appropriate visa.
Tenure & Stipend
Fellowships are tenable for periods from four to eleven months at a stipend of $5,000 per month for residential research at the Library of Congress. The Kluge Center reserves the right to offer fewer months than originally requested. Fellows may be given residence at any time during the 18-month window after the fellowship letter is received. Stipends will be paid monthly by the Library of Congress by means of electronic transfer to a U.S. bank account.
Applications
Applicants must submit:
- A completed application form, in English
- A curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages; additional pages will be discarded)
- An abstract describing your proposed research (maximum 500 words)
- An explanation of how the Library of Congress and its collections will benefit your work (maximum 1 page, 500 words)
- A completed project proposal including a work plan that identifies project outcomes (maximum 3 pages; additional pages will be discarded)
- A bibliography of works you have consulted for your proposal (maximum 3 pages; additional pages will be discarded)
- Two letters of reference with completed reference forms from people who have read the research proposal
Due Date
Applications will open April 15, 2024 and be accepted up to 11:59pm, September 15, 2024. Please click here to visit our application portal to begin your application!
