Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships 2026

Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships 2026 — Overview

The Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships 2026 are prestigious fellowships offered by Harvard University's Houghton Library. These fellowships are designed for PhD and postdoctoral students, scholars, curators, and cultural heritage professionals who wish to engage in research projects that require in-depth study of the library's rare book and manuscript collections. The program aims to support scholars at various stages of their careers in their academic pursuits.

Key Highlights

• Monthly stipend of $4,500 (approx. ₹3,99,120.75).
• Open to scholars of any nationality.
• Eligibility includes doctoral students, post-doctoral scholars, and cultural heritage professionals.
• Fellows must spend four weeks in residence at Houghton Library.
• Application deadline: 16 January 2026.
• Fellows are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
• Fellows must provide a written summary of their research experience.
• Reapplication is allowed after a 5-year gap.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Open to doctoral students, post-doctoral scholars, academics, independent scholars, curators, or library/archive/museum professionals.
• Must not have received a Houghton fellowship within the past 5 years.
• Applicants of any nationality are eligible.

Stipend & Financial Benefits

The selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $4,500 during the tenure of their appointment, which is approximately ₹3,99,120.75.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal at Houghton Library Fellowship Portal.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.
3. If already registered, log in using your email ID.
4. Click on the 'APPLY' button.
5. Scroll down and click on the ‘Apply’ button at the end of the page.
6. Click on the ‘Sign Up’ link.
7. Enter your email ID and other required details, then click ‘Continue’.
8. Create a strong password and log in to your account to proceed with your application.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Application Deadline: 16 January 2026

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their research interests, previous experience, and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, you can contact:

• Email: accardo@fas.harvard.edu
• Phone: 617-496-4027
• Address: Houghton Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States