The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a unit of the New York Public Library's Research Libraries, announces its Scholars-in-Residence Program for the academic year of 1996-97.

The Fellowship Program is open to scholars in the humanities studying black history and culture and to professionals in fields related to the Schomburg Center's collections and program activities. The Program encompasses projects in African, Afro-American, and Afro-Caribbean history and culture.

Fellowships funded by the Program will allow recipients to spend six months or a year in residence with access to resources at both the Schomburg Center and the New York Public Library. The fellowship stipend is $15,000 for six months and up to $30,000 for twelve months.

Persons seeking support for research leading to degrees are not eligible under this program. Candidates for advanced degrees must have received the degree or completed all requirements for it by the application deadline.

For brochure and application form, write to the Scholars-in-Residence Program, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801. Telephone 212-491-2203.

Application Deadline is January 16, 1996.