Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in American History
Newberry Library
Award: $4,200
Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
To supporting scholarship in any area of American history that is relevant to the Newberry’s collection. Qualifications: Applicants must be scholars who have been awarded a PhD or other equivalent terminal degree; must be live outside Chicago; must be demonstrate a specific need for the Newberry collection; pursuing masters degrees in fields that grant PhDs are not eligible for Newberry fellowships; which require recipients be either US citizens or foreign nationals who have been in the US for three years; mut be work in the Chicago metropolitan area. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee of scholars from a broad spectrum of fields and periods. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; project abstract (300 words) describing the significance of applicants project; project description: a 1,500 word project description elaborating on the abstract and referencing specific published scholarship that applicants project will engage with (1,000 words); bibliography: a selective bibliography (one page) listing secondary sources related to project; current curriculum vitae; letters of recommendation; excessive materials; all application materials must be in English. Focus: History, American.
Eligibility
- States: US