Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) - Short-term Research Fellowships

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Deadline2026-03-01T23:59:00.000Z

Award amount$3,000 stipend for four weeks of research

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Deadline

2026-03-01T23:59:00.000Z

Award amount

$3,000 stipend for four weeks of research

Academic level

Graduate

Discipline

Humanities / social sciences

Citizenship

U.S. citizens; Permanent residents

Eligibility

Independent scholars; Advanced graduate students; Holders of the Ph.D. or the equivalent; scholars who are not affiliated with MHS; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; must have Ph.D. or M.A. degree

Official source pages

39 tracked

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Massachusetts Historical Society: Reference Services

Provides information on accessing MHS collections and resources remotely and in person, including contact details for reference librarians and digital collection access.

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Virtual Reference and Chat Services - Massachusetts Historical Society

Access virtual reference interviews via Zoom or live chat with the Reader Services team. Contact library@masshist.org to schedule appointments.

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Why is access to the online catalog, ABIGAIL, "forbidden" on my browser?

Troubleshooting guide for accessing the MHS online catalog (ABIGAIL) when encountering a "forbidden" message, with solutions and contact information.

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Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank - Lib Answers

FAQ entry about Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank records held by MHS, acquisition history, and contact information for Bank of America.

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Massachusetts Vital Records

Information on locating Massachusetts vital records (birth, marriage, death) from 1635 to the present, including town clerks, State Archives, and Department of Public Health.

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How do I use the online collection guides to request materials?

Instructions on using online collection guides to request materials from the Massachusetts Historical Society, including ABIGAIL and Portal1791.

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Waltham Savings Bank records - Lib Answers

FAQ page providing information and links related to Waltham Savings Bank records. Includes a form to submit reference questions.

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How do we determine if a property is on the MHS listing

FAQ answering how to determine if a property is on the MHS listing. Directs users to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for property status.

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