Official grant program page for the American Philosophical Society's Phillips Fund, supporting research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans.
Younger scholars who have received the doctorate; Graduate students for research on master’s theses or doctoral dissertations; Research must be in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans; Research must be in the continental United States and Canada
Requirements
Recipients must provide a brief formal report; Recipients are requested to deposit physical or digital copies of field notes, recordings, and original materials with the APS Library; Applicants conducting research with Indigenous communities must provide information on contacts and consultation status; Grants are not for archaeology, ethnography, psycholinguistics, permanent equipment, or pedagogical materials
Application materials
Online application; Two letters of support
How to apply
Apply online via the APS portal; Submit two letters of support by the application deadline
Important dates
Deadline: March 1, 2027; Notification: May 2027
Documents
PNA sample application; Franklin and Phillips Fund Grant Reporting Instructions
Contact
Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships, LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3429; Brian Carpenter, Curator of Indigenous Materials, bcarpenter@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3418
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