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Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Folger Shakespeare Library: USD70,000 for nine months; up to three months may be virtual. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Folger Shakespeare Library
Host country
United States
Deadline
Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.
Region
Americas

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Any nationality, including PhD candidates and postdocs; equivalent training/experience accepted without terminal degree. Full-time early-modern research plus at least one public-engagement project; at least six months onsite. Maximum two Folger awards per project and one per cycle. Funding periods cannot overlap another research grant or fellowship. A collaborative project may have only its lead apply.
Funding
Varies
Study level
PhD, Postdoctoral, Research fellowship
Deadline
Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Any nationality, including PhD candidates and postdocs; equivalent training/experience accepted without terminal degree. Full-time early-modern research plus at least one public-engagement project; at least six months onsite. Maximum two Folger awards per project and one per cycle. Funding periods cannot overlap another research grant or fellowship. A collaborative project may have only its lead apply.

Recorded funding information

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About the Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship (2026)

Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship Provider: Folger Shakespeare Library Study destination: United States Study level: PhD, Postdoctoral, Research fellowship Award USD70,000 for nine months; up to three months may be virtual. Eligibility Any nationality, including PhD candidates and postdocs; equivalent training/experience accepted without terminal degree. Full-time early-modern research plus at least one public-engagement project; at least six months onsite. Maximum two Folger awards per project and one per cycle. Funding periods cannot overlap another research grant or fellowship. A collaborative project may have only its lead apply. Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. Cycle: 2027–2028 How to apply Official programme information: https://www.folger.edu/research/the-folger-institute/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellowship/long-term-public-humanities-fellowships/ Application route: https://www.folger.edu/research/the-folger-institute/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellowship/long-term-public-humanities-fellowships/ Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

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Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship eligibility

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  • Any nationality, including PhD candidates and postdocs; equivalent training/experience accepted without terminal degree. Full-time early-modern research plus at least one public-engagement project; at least six months onsite. Maximum two Folger awards per project and one per cycle. Funding periods cannot overlap another research grant or fellowship. A collaborative project may have only its lead apply.

Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship document information

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    How to apply for the Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.folger.edu/research/the-folger-institute/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellowship/long-term-public-humanities-fellowships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Any nationality, including PhD candidates and postdocs; equivalent training/experience accepted without terminal degree. Full-time early-modern research plus at least one public-engagement project; at least six months onsite. Maximum two Folger awards per project and one per cycle. Funding periods cannot overlap another research grant or fellowship. A collaborative project may have only its lead apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.

      Provider deadline information: Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Separate named fellowship and application for public-facing research output, not a donor-funded variant. International eligibility and J-1 assistance: https://www.folger.edu/research/the-folger-institute/fellowships/fellowships-faqs/ . Only one Folger award per cycle.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship?+

    Any nationality, including PhD candidates and postdocs; equivalent training/experience accepted without terminal degree. Full-time early-modern research plus at least one public-engagement project; at least six months onsite. Maximum two Folger awards per project and one per cycle. Funding periods cannot overlap another research grant or fellowship. A collaborative project may have only its lead apply.

    What funding does the Folger Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.folger.edu/research/the-folger-institute/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellowship/long-term-public-humanities-fellowships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Any nationality, including PhD candidates and postdocs; equivalent training/experience accepted without terminal degree. Full-time early-modern research plus at least one public-engagement project; at least six months onsite. Maximum two Folger awards per project and one per cycle. Funding periods cannot overlap another research grant or fellowship. A collaborative project may have only its lead apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Opened September 15; closes December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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