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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Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Predoctoral Fellowship

Information page for the nine-month residential predoctoral fellowship offered by the American Philosophical Society for graduate students working on Indigenous-related research.

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Deadline

2026-02-09

Award amount

$25,000 stipend

Eligibility

Advanced doctoral degree student working toward dissertation completion; Must be in good standing; Must have advanced to candidacy; Open to non-U.S. citizens/residents (no visa sponsorship provided); Preference given to Native American and Indigenous scholars and those working collaboratively with Indigenous communities

Requirements

Nine-month residential commitment in Philadelphia; Sustained personal engagement or experience with Indigenous communities preferred; Project must require use of APS Library & Museum collections

Application materials

C.V.; Introductory cover letter (max 2 pages); Project proposal (max 1,000 words) including project description, significance, and specific APS collections to be consulted; Short statement (max 1 page) describing engagement with or membership in relevant Indigenous communities; Two letters of recommendation; Statement of support from the Indigenous community (required for community-based projects)

How to apply

Submit all materials online via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/177159

Important dates

Original deadline: January 16, 2026; Extended deadline: February 9, 2026

Contact

American Philosophical Society Library, 105 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 215-440-3400

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