The John H. Daniels Fellowships at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg, Virginia, promote innovative, scholarly use and awareness of the institution's distinctive collections. Funds are awarded in honor of the legacy of sportsman and book collector John H. Daniels.

The ideal applicants are researchers who wish to use the NSLM's collections in support of original scholarship and who have plans for publication. Eligible applicants include university faculty, graduate students, museum professionals, librarians, independent researchers, and writers. If applying from abroad, please consult applicable visa guidelines before making your application.

Requested stipends must be justified by an accompanying budget and typically cover transportation and food. Free residential housing, including a kitchen, is available for award recipients. Fellows may be asked to give a presentation about some aspect of their research to NSLM members and the general public. 

There are five parts to the application: (1) CV or resume, (2) a research proposal of 500 words or less, (3) a budget, (4) choice of dates (January–December 2027), and (5) a letter of recommendation from an advisor or colleague which may be emailed separately. Applications for 2027 close October 31, 2026. Awards will be announced by the end of November.

The NSLM collection spans from the 15th century to the present and covers the history and literature of equestrian sports, wing shooting, angling, and other field sports, as well as natural history and conservation topics. Holdings may be viewed here. Detailed guides to the archival collections may be viewed here. For more information about the collections or application process, please contact dstefanelli@nationalsporting.org.