Fordham-NYPL Research Fellowships in Jewish Studies

Fordham University’s Jewish Studies Program and The New York Public Library are delighted to offer short-, mid-, and long-term research fellowships in Jewish Studies for the 2026–2027 academic year. This joint fellowship program is open to scholars in all fields of Jewish Studies from outside the New York metropolitan area seeking to conduct on-site research at The New York Public Library, especially the Dorot Jewish Division.

The short-term fellowship will consist of a stipend of $1,250 per week for a minimum of two and maximum of four weeks to cover reimbursable expenses. Mid-term fellowships will be available for the spring semester (January–May 2027) and will offer a stipend of $25,000. The long-term fellowship will cover the 2026–2027 academic year and will offer a stipend of $60,000. For the duration of the fellowship, fellows will receive an affiliation with Fordham University. Successful fellows will give one public presentation and a faculty seminar at Fordham.

More information on the fellowship, including application instructions and residency requirements, is available on the NYPL website. Please read this information carefully before beginning your application. 

Questions about the fellowship may be directed to jewishstudies@fordham.edu. Questions about this portal and the application process my be directed to fellowships@nypl.org. 

The Fordham-NYPL Fellowship Program in Jewish Studies is made possible by the Eugene Shvidler Gift Fund at Fordham University, the Knapp Family Foundation at Fordham University, and additional gift funds to Jewish Studies at Fordham University.