The Frances C. Allen Fellowship is a short-term fellowship supporting women of American Indian heritage. Preference for this award is given to non-tenured women working in any graduate or pre-professional field. Scholars working in all fields are welcome to apply. Postdoctoral scholars and PhD candidates may apply. Graduate students must be ABD by the application deadline. A project abstract describing the significance of the project and a project description elaborating on the abstract and referencing specific published scholarship that the project will engage with must be submitted. The description should also explain the relevance of certain Newberry collection materials to the project and include a plan of work. Letters of recommendation, in English, that speak to the scholarly contribution of the proposed project, the value of a Newberry residency to the applicant, and the qualifications of the applicant must also be submitted. Short-term fellowships require two letters of recommendation. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.