The Folger Institute offers long-term fellowships for scholarly research and short-term fellowships for both scholarly and artistic research. For more information on what kinds of projects are eligible for a Folger Fellowship as well as applicant requirements, visit our Fellowships FAQs page.
Short-term Fellowships
- One, two, or three months of scholarly research support
- Fellowships may be taken onsite, virtually, or a combination of the two
- Open to ABD PhD Candidates, or international equivalent
- Applications open October 1, 2023
Short-term applicants may apply for 1, 2, or 3 months of research support. The requested months may be all onsite, all virtual, or a hybrid of the two. Applicants must explain their rationale for the proposed research plan. The types of virtual and onsite research supported by a Folger fellowship is outlined on the Short-Term Fellowships page.
Artistic Fellowships
- One, two, or three months of research support
- Fellowships may be taken onsite, virtually, or a combination of the two
- No formal degree required
- Applications open October 1, 2023
Artistic applicants may apply for 1, 2, or 3 months of research support. The requested months may be all onsite, all virtual, or a hybrid of the two. Applicants must explain their rationale for the proposed research plan. The types of virtual and onsite research supported by a Folger fellowship is outlined on the Artistic Research Fellowships page.