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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CNAIR Funding Opportunities

Overview of funding opportunities provided by the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) at the American Philosophical Society, including fellowships, internships, and research funds.

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Award amount

$3,000 stipend (Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowship)

Eligibility

Open to applicants anywhere in the world; Visa sponsorship not offered unless otherwise noted; Predoctoral Fellowship: Advanced doctoral degree student working toward dissertation completion; Archives Training Fellowship: Applicants with an MLIS or Ph.D. at any career stage; Indigenous Community Research Fund: Open to Indigenous community members including elders, teachers, knowledge keepers, tribal officials, traditional leaders, museum/archive...

Requirements

Residential requirements for specific fellowships; Digital projects connecting archives and Indigenous communities (DKS Fellowship); Research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and history of studies (Phillips Fund)

How to apply

Visit the specific program pages for detailed application instructions; Applications for Indigenous Community Research Fund accepted until funds are exhausted

Important dates

Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowship: March 2, 2026; Summer Undergraduate Internship: March 2, 2026; Predoctoral Fellowship: January 16, 2026 (Extended to February 9, 2026); Archives Training Fellowship: January 16, 2026 (Extended to February 9, 2026)

Contact

APS Library, 105 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106; Phone: 215-440-3400

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