As part of its core mission, Beinecke Library offers fellowships to support research in a wide range of fields, from literary and cultural studies to the history of science, music, theater, and art; the history of the book, of photography, graphic design, and architecture; as well as social, intellectual, and political history. The collections are particularly strong in Medieval, Renaissance, and 18th-century Europe; American literature; Western Americana; 19th-century imperialism; African American culture; British literature; gay, lesbian, and transgender studies; transatlantic Modernism; postwar counterculture; contemporary American poetry.

The Beinecke Fellowship Program has a strong track record of supporting scholars who have published significant contributions in their fields, and it also helps sustain the atmosphere of scholarly exploration and convivial intellectual exchange for which the Library is known. Beinecke Fellows at all levels are encouraged to take part in the life of this community while taking advantage of one of the richest and fastest growing collections of rare books and manuscripts of its kind in the world.

A variety of fellowships are available. For details select one of the programs below.

	Visiting Scholar Fellowships About Visiting Fellowships How to Apply Frequently Asked Questions Information for 2011-12 Awarded Fellows List of Current and Past Fellows Post-doctoral researchers from across the country and around the world are invited to apply for Beinecke Visiting Scholar Fellowships. These fellowships support scholars pursuing post-doctoral or equivalent research in Beinecke collections. Granted for one month, fellowships must be taken up between September and May. Students enrolled in degree programs and scholars residing within 100 miles of New Haven are ineligible.
	Yale Graduate and Professional Student Fellowships Research Fellowships Pre-Prospectus Summer Fellowships How to Apply (Research) How to Apply (Pre-Prospectus) Frequently Asked Questions List of Current and Past Graduate Fellows Yale Graduate and Professional School students who wish to use Beinecke collections as a primary resource for their dissertations or culminating projects are invited to apply for a Research Fellowship. These fellowships are available for one, two, or three months, or for a full semester. Beinecke also offers Pre-Prospectus Summer Fellowships, from six weeks to three months, enabling Yale Graduate students to determine how Beinecke collections may serve their research needs as they prepare and hone their prospectuses.
	Long Term Fellowships List of past long term fellows The Beinecke Library has historically selected one to three senior scholars per year for a long-term, academic year fellowship. These positions are not open for applications for the 2011-2012 academic year.