The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship for Independent Researchers Grant

The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports independent researchers like writers, artists, and filmmakers, providing a stipend of $3,000 for one month of access to its rich collections. This fellowship is designed for those outside traditional academic settings and encourages projects focused on social justice and reform. Open to international scholars, it aims to foster creativity and scholarly work at one of Chicago's historic cultural institutions.

NOTE: See the Short Term Arthur and Lila Weinberg Fellowship for Independent Researchers here.
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Fellowships for writers, artists, and other humanists
The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship for Independent Researchers

Eligibility

Who can apply:Applicants must be working outside of traditional academic settings.Open to scholars of any nationality. The Newberry sponsors international scholars under the J-1 visa