Information For New Fellows
Welcome and congratulations on your Newberry Library fellowship! The links below will provide information for:
Diane Dillon, Assistant Director of Research and Education, administers the fellowship program at the Newberry Library. If you have any questions about your fellowship, please contact her at (312) 255-3662 or dillond@newberry.org. You can also contact Leslie Kan, Program Assistant for Research and Education, at (312) 255-3666 or kanl@newberry.org. As soon as you know the dates of your residency, please contact them to set up an appointment for your orientation to the Library on the first day of your arrival.
All Fellows
- The Handbook for Fellows gives you information about the fellowship program, the expectations we have of fellows, and the privileges you receive; as well as the Library, its programs, rules, and amenities; and the Newberry Neighborhood. This will help to answer any questions you may have about what to expect while you are here.
- A housing list provides a list of hotels, apartments, dormitories, guest houses, and sublets available in the area. Rents are relatively high, and space is relatively scarce near the Newberry. We recommend that you investigate housing well ahead of your stay.
- A W-9 form. If you have not yet done so, please fill this out and return it as soon as possible to: Research and Education, The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610. We must have a signed copy of this form before we can issue stipends.
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Foreign Fellows
- Non-U.S. Citizens or residents coming from abroad may apply for a J-1 visa or may be eligible for the visa waiver program. You should contact Diane Dillon at dillond@newberry.org for further information.
- You should have received a W8BEN tax form with your award letter. If you have not done so already, please fill this out and return it as soon as possible to: Research and Education, The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610. We must have a signed copy of this form before we can issue stipends. Directions for filling out this form can be found here.
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NEH Fellows
Fellows whose stipends are paid in whole or in part out of National Endowments for the Humanities funds (as specified in your awards letter) must also review:
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