American Philosophical Society (APS) / Mellon Foundation - Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowships

Information page for the American Philosophical Society's short-term fellowship supporting digital projects that connect archives and Indigenous communities.

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DeadlineJanuary 16, 2026; Baruch Blumberg Grants: November 16, 2026

Award amount$3,000 stipend; $25,000 stipend; $1,000 to $6,500; $28,000 to $75,000; $750 relocation cost; $50,000 annual salary; Grants do not exceed $3,500; $5,000 travel/research fund

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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American Philosophical Society Research Grants

Overview of research grant and fellowship programs offered by the American Philosophical Society, including eligibility, submission guidelines, and contact information.

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Award amount

$1,000 to $6,500

Eligibility

U.S. citizens and residents of the United States; American citizens resident abroad; Foreign nationals affiliated with a U.S. institution (for specific programs); Foreign nationals not affiliated with a U.S. institution (for projects in the U.S.); Individuals only (institutions are not eligible)

Requirements

Noncommercial research only; No grants for academic study or classroom presentation; No grants for travel to conferences; No grants for non-scholarly projects; No grants for translation assistance or student material preparation; No overhead or indirect costs paid

Application materials

Online application portal submissions; Electronic submissions via email (for specific programs); Hard copy submissions (for Daland Fellowship); Letters of support

How to apply

Apply through the online portal for Franklin, Lewis and Clark, and Phillips Fund grants; Submit electronic applications via email for Blumberg and Lewis and Clark Astrobiology grants; Submit hard copy applications for Daland Fellowships; Ensure all documents are compatible with Microsoft Word for Windows

Important dates

Franklin Research Grants: October 1, 2026, and December 1, 2026; Lewis and Clark Fund: November 16, 2026 (applications), November 13, 2026 (letters of support); Baruch Blumberg Grants: November 16, 2026; Phillips Fund: March 1, 2027

Contact

Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships: lmusumeci@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3429; Erin Farrell (Prizes): efarrell@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3430

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