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) Archives Training Fellowship

A 24-month residential fellowship at the American Philosophical Society for professionals to develop skills in collections care and best practices for Native American and Indigenous collections.

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Deadline

February 9, 2026

Award amount

$50,000 annual salary

Eligibility

Open to applicants worldwide, including non-U.S. citizens; Must have completed a master's degree in library science or archival studies, or a doctoral degree in any field by the start of the fellowship; Must have scholarly and/or personal experience with Indigenous topics or issues

Requirements

Must be on-site full-time in Philadelphia; Fellowship may not be held concurrently with any other fellowship or grant

Application materials

Introductory cover letter; 1-2 page statement of skills, experiences, and contributions; 1-page statement on experience working with Indigenous communities; 1-page description of a proposed independent project; C.V.; Two letters of recommendation

How to apply

Submit all materials through the Interfolio portal at https://apply.interfolio.com/177458

Important dates

Application 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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