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Scholars-in-Residence Program by The Schomburg Center 2026

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The Schomberg Center, located in the New York Public Library (NYPL), has collections about people of African descent and funds 6 months of research. This program is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Ford Foundation. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is in Harlem, New York and is a research unit of NYPL. The Center carries out research on African-American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. Researchers will participate in lectures, publications, and seminars.

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Benefits

Stipend: Maximum stipends of $30,000 for six months.

Requirements

Persons seeking support for research leading to a degree are not eligible. Candidates for advanced degrees must have received the degree or have completed all requirements for the degree by start of residency. Open to scholars in African diasporic studies undertaken from a humanistic perspective; projects in the social sciences, science and technology, psychology, education, and religion are eligible if they utilize a humanistic approach and contribute to humanistic knowledge. Description of proposed study. CV. 3 letters of reference.

Application Deadline

December 1, 2026

How To Apply

For more details, visit  Schomburg Center Scholarship Webpage

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