Question 1

Who is eligible for the Lewis Walpole Library Visiting Fellowships?

Accepted Answer

The Lewis Walpole Library Visiting Fellowships are open to scholars pursuing postdoctoral or advanced research and doctoral candidates working on a dissertation. Applicants must focus their research on the library’s rich collections of mostly British materials from the long eighteenth century.

Question 2

What benefits are included with the Lewis Walpole Library Fellowships?

Accepted Answer

Awards include round-trip travel, rental car or local travel reimbursement, accommodation in an eighteenth-century house, and a per diem living allowance calculated using GSA rates for the Hartford, CT area. Fellows also gain access to Yale’s Sterling Memorial Library, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and Yale Center for British Art.

Question 3

What are the residency requirements for Lewis Walpole Library fellowships?

Accepted Answer

All recipients must complete their award within the fellowship year (June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028), reside in the Timothy Root House on campus for the full duration, remain free of other professional obligations, and take the fellowship in one uninterrupted period. Housing is provided for fellows only.

Question 4

How do I apply for the 2027-2028 Lewis Walpole Library Fellowships?

Accepted Answer

Submit an online application form, CV (max 3 pages), research proposal (max 1200 words), detailed list of collection materials, and two confidential letters of recommendation. See our academic CV guide for preparation tips.

Question 5

What research focus is required for Lewis Walpole Library awards?

Accepted Answer

Projects must focus substantially on the Lewis Walpole Library’s collections . The library supports research in British eighteenth-century history, literature, and culture. Related opportunities are listed under postdoc fellowships .

2027-2028 Lewis Walpole Library Visiting Fellowships and Travel Grants

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Lewis Walpole Library, Farmington, CT

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2027-2028 Lewis Walpole Library Visiting Fellowships and Travel Grants

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Lecturer AY - US History

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