The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress is currently accepting applications for several paid research fellowships, with the application period closing on September 15, 2026. These fellowships offer scholars the opportunity to utilize the Library's extensive collections for studies across the social sciences and humanities, including interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research.
Fellows will receive desk space in the historic Thomas Jefferson Building, access to specialized librarians, and book borrowing privileges. Applicants can be US citizens or foreign nationals, with visa assistance provided for the latter. Most fellowships offer a monthly stipend of $5,000 for periods of up to eleven or twelve months, requiring a terminal advanced degree received within the last seven years.
Specific opportunities include the David B. Larson Fellowship in Health and Spirituality, focusing on the scientific study of religiousness and health; the Kluge Fellowship in Digital Studies, for work encompassing digital scholarship and data analysis; and the Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowship, which provides a $5,750 monthly stipend for two months of research using the Geography and Map Division's collections. Inquiries about the fellowships or application process can be sent to scholarly@loc.gov.