About the Books in Progress Fellowship

This fellowship is designed for early career scholars who lack institutional support for book manuscript review. Applicants must have a preliminary draft of their full manuscript complete at the time of application.

Submissions will be evaluated based on the proposed book’s impact, its relevance to the field, the originality and sophistication of the scholar’s approach, and applicant need. Furthermore, the Folger Institute is committed to supporting work across fields of study in the early modern humanities that addresses inequities or marginalized subjects, and which points to richer and more inclusive histories. 

All applications are due by 11:59pm ET on 16 September 2024. Applicants will be informed of their status no later than 1 November 2024.  

To apply for a 2025 Books in Progress Fellowship, please submit the following via the portal: 

• -Summary of your book project (1,000 word-max.) 

• -Overview of project stage and how it will benefit from committee review, including a statement of need (500-word max.) 

• -Preliminary list of 4-6 Readers. We recommend suggesting potential readers who are available for at least one of the workshop dates listed in the Guidelines section. 

• -Letter of interest from one Reader indicating their interest in the project and the potential value of the project to the field. Readers should email their letters directly to [email protected].  

• -Relevant highlights from your CV (500-word max.) 

Application deadline: 16 September 2024, 11:59pm ET

More details on the role are available here