Harvard University Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships 2026 (With up to $4,500 in Stipend)

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About Harvard University Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships

The Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships 2026 are offered by Harvard University's Houghton Library to PhD/postdoctoral students, scholars, curators, cultural heritage professionals. This prestigious program supports 15 scholars at all stages of their careers to pursue research projects requiring in-depth study of the library's rare book and manuscript collections.

• School: Harvard University

Benefits of Harvard University Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships

The selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $4,500 during the tenure of their appointment.
(Note:- Fellowships are not awarded to scholars residing within commuting distance of Houghton Library.)

Harvard University Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships Requirements

• be of any nationality
• be at least 18 years of age 
• be a doctoral student, post-doctoral scholar, academic, independent scholar, curator, or library/archive/museum professional
• not have received a Houghton fellowship within the past 5 years (if previously awarded)

Application Date and Process

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the 'APPLY' button.
Step 4: Scroll down and again click on the ‘Apply’ button at the end of the page. 
Step 5: Click on the ‘Sign Up’ link. 
Step 6: Enter your email ID and the other mentioned details and click on the ‘Continue’ button. 
Step 7: Create a strong password. 
Step 8: Log in to your account using your email ID and password and proceed with your application. 

Application Deadline

16 January, 2026

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