Call for applications: Lilly Scholar in Residence Short-term Fellowship for Technology & African and Middle Eastern Religious Cultures, Library of Congress, January 9, 2026

Praying in a Machine World: Technology & African and Middle Eastern Religious Cultures – Lilly Scholar in Residence Short-term Fellowship

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The African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED) of the Library of Congress invites applications for short-term fellowships on the theme of religious culture and technology, defined in its broadest sense from stone tools to AI. Projects must relate primarily to the Library’s African, Middle Eastern, Hebraic and Central Asian Collections.

Deadline : before Midnight (EST) on January 9, 2026. 

Who should apply: Emerging Scholar applicants can be up to seven years beyond their doctoral or equivalent degree. Senior Scholar applicants must have held a doctoral or equivalent degree for at least seven years and have a strong record of publication. 

Eligibility: Fellowships will be offered to Applicants who are not U.S. residents but who otherwise meet the above academic qualifications may also apply and be considered for a fellowship, contingent upon the applicant’s visa eligibility (refer to the fellowship link for more information)

Award amounts: Senior scholars are eligible for a stipend of $4,000 for a minimum residency of two weeks. Emerging postdoctoral scholars are eligible for a stipend of $7,000 for a minimum residency of one month.

Duration: There is no limitation regarding the time period covered. All appointments must start between June and December 2026, with a preference for summer 2026.