Amount: Varies (up to $5,000/month for short-term; specific stipends for long-term)
Deadline: September 15
Level: graduate, postdoc, professional
Renewable: No
About
The Folger Shakespeare Library offers a variety of fellowships to support advanced research in early modern studies, particularly on Shakespeare and his era. Fellows gain access to world-renowned collections.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: N/A
- Must be a scholar working in early modern studies (1500-1800)
- Research must utilize the Folger's collections
Required Materials
- Online application
- Project proposal
- CV
- Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Applications open July. Deadline September 15. Notifications in December.
Tips
Clearly articulate how your research directly engages with the Folger's unique collections. Emphasize the originality and scholarly contribution of your project to early modern studies.