John Carter Brown Long Term Fellowship, 2026-27

Description

The John Carter Brown Library offers long-term fellowships, several of which  have been made possible by Donald L. Saunders; R. David Parsons; and The Reed Foundation, which has endowed the InterAmericas Fellowship (for research on the history of the West Indies and the Caribbean basin).  PhD candidates are welcome to apply for long-term fellowships if all degree requirements, including the successful defense of their dissertation, have been met by the application deadline. Long-Term Fellowships are available for periods of five to ten months and carry a monthly stipend of $5,000.

Application Instructions

The application for a long-term fellowship at the John Carter Brown Library is due December 15, and consists of four parts:

1. A narrative description, limited to 10 pages and in English, of the proposed project, including an explanation of its historiographical significance, progress to date on the project, identification of specific materials to be consulted at the JCB, and plan for work to be completed while in residence

2. Current curriculum vitae.

3. A completed application form.  

4. Applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent in support of their proposed project.

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