The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Illinois Fellowship is a short-term fellowship supporting scholars whose project is related to early American or Transatlantic history. 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 are required. 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. Short-term fellowships also require two letters of recommendation. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.