The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research offers the Fellowship in Yiddish Studies to support original doctoral, post-doctoral, or scholarly research in the field of Yiddish Studies, with a focus on linguistic, literary, or historical topics, conducted at YIVO's library and archival collections in New York. The fellowship provides a stipend of $10,000 for three months of research. Fellows are required to deliver a public lecture during or after their research period. The fellowship is part of the Max Weinreich Center Research Fellowships program, intended primarily for graduate students and emerging scholars. The 2026-27 application period is closed; applications reopen in September 2026 for the 2027-2028 fellowship period. Contact: Dr. Eddy Portnoy, [email protected], (212) 294-6139.
- Career stageDoctoral candidate, Postdoctoral, Independent scholar
- DegreePhD candidate (ABD)
- Career stage requirementintended primarily, but not exclusively, for graduate students and emerging scholars
- Degree notesdoctoral, post-doctoral, or scholarly research
- Stipend$10,000
- ComponentsStipend: $10,000/total
- TravelNot provided
- AccommodationNot provided
- CycleAnnual
- StatusOpen
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