American Philosophical Society (APS) - Predoctoral Residential Library Fellowships

Overview of various long-term, short-term, and non-residential research fellowships and internships offered by the American Philosophical Society for scholars at different career stages.

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Deadline2024-09-23

Award amount$25,000 stipend

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Jefferson Garden Research Fellowship

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Deadline

2026-04-19

Award amount

$12,000 stipend ($3,000 per month)

Eligibility

Advanced graduate student (ABD) or higher; Ph.D. candidates who have passed their preliminary examinations and are working on their dissertation research; Degreed independent scholars (without current academic affiliation)

Requirements

Full-time, in-residence fellowship commitment for four months; Conduct archival research to understand the garden's creation and original design in the 1950s and to identify planning documents; Conduct archival research into the Society's collection of 18th and 19th century botanical studies; Prepare reports on findings for APS staff as needed; Report on a day-to-day basis to the Curator of History of Science; Become a part of the Society's intellectual and scholarly life, including attending seminars and lectures

Application materials

A cover letter; Curriculum vitae; Two confidential letters of reference

How to apply

Submit all application materials online via Interfolio

Important dates

Deadline: April 19, 2026; Ideal start date: Middle of May (term lasting through the summer)

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