Student/Intern Guggenheim Scholars Program

  • General Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/research-centers/law-library-of-congress/about-this-research-center/
  • Program Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/research-centers/law-library-of-congress/about-this-research-center/opportunities/scholars-and-attorneys/
  • Hosting Service Unit: Law Library
  • Program Contact: lawresearch@loc.gov
  • Interests/Areas of Study: Law, Data Scientists, Metadata
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen; Visa Holder
  • Application Period: Annually
  • Application Notes: Application materials must be received by February 1, 2026, to be considered for the program in the summer of 2026. _______________________________________ Visas Foreign nationals (not United States Citizens or Permanent Residents) awarded Library of Congress fellowships for research in the U.S. may be eligible for a Library-sponsored exchange visitor visa (category J-1). Even if it would otherwise be possible for a foreign visitor to enter the U.S. without this type of visa, it is the most appropriate category for Library-provided fellowship opportunities. The Library’s Contracts and Grants Directorate will provide documents necessary to apply for the J-1 visa. If you are selected for a Library of Congress fellowship, please email visas@loc.gov to request the documents. In the email, include the information provided in the Library’s offer letter. Foreign nationals already in the U.S. on visas obtained through or sponsored by other institutions should send an email to visas@loc.gov to obtain guidance on eligibility under existing visas. Do not email any Personal Identifiable Information (PII) to visas@loc.gov. The Library will send you information on how to provide information after we receive your email. Please note that individuals with H-1B visas are not eligible for Library opportunities, and all other visa types will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Compensation: $5,000.00
  • Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.
  • Available Benefits: No Benefits
  • Program Duration: Short-term. The scholar must spend a minimum of five days on-site at the Law Library to conduct their research in June, July, or August of 2026.
  • Qualifications: To apply, please send the following application materials to lawresearch@loc.gov: a current CV/Resume, a list of publications, a list of references, and a one-page project proposal that includes details on how the Law Library of Congress’s collections can support your research.

The Law Library of Congress invites applications for the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Legal Scholars Program.

The purpose of this program is to fund a scholar whose research will draw upon the Law Library’s world-class collections, target new acquisitions, and leverage the Law Library’s staff expertise. The focus of the program is to create new research at the intersection of demography, technology, and criminal justice. This research will generate benchmarks, metrics, best practices, and possible solutions to some of the emerging legal issues that fall at the intersection of these fields. The program will encourage a multidisciplinary and multinational approach for the greatest impact.

Proposals that utilize data analysis and modeling tools to illustrate the impact of emerging laws and policies on criminal justice, technology, and/or demography are encouraged, but not required.