The Arthur and Janet Holzheimer Fellowship in the History of
Newberry Library
Award: $3,000
Deadline: Jan 3, 2026
To supporting scholars working on projects related to the history of cartography or projects focusing on cartographic materials in the Newberry's collection. Qualifications: Applicants must be postdoctoral scholars and PhD candidates; graduate students must be ABD by the application deadline; must be faculty members; scholars with terminal degrees in areas that do not offer a PhD, such as an MFA, MLIS, MSW, or JD. Selection criteria: Selection will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee of scholars from a broad spectrum of fields and periods. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include project abstract (300 words) describing the significance of applicants project; 1,500 word project description; a selective bibliography (one page) listing secondary sources related to applicants project; current curriculum vitae (no more than five pages); letters of recommendation, in English; excessive materials include: images (either embedded or in appendices); abstract or project description exceeding the word limit; appendices or bibliography exceeding the word limit; CVs longer than the five-page limit; personal cover letter; audio-visual materials; more than three letters of reference. Focus: Cartography/Surveying.