American Philosophical Society (APS) - Residential Library Research Fellowships

Information and application guidelines for short-term residential research fellowships at the American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum in Philadelphia.

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DeadlineMarch 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Award amount$5,000; $3,000 per month; $1,000 to $6,500; $28,000 to $75,000; Grants do not exceed $3,500; Average award is about $3,000; Variable (Indigenous Community Research Fund); $40,000 total funding (Predoctoral Fellowship)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Application

American Philosophical Society Library Reference Requests

Information on how to request research assistance, copies of library holdings, and permissions to publish from the American Philosophical Society Library collections.

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Requirements

Researchers may not receive more than 400 copy images per 30-day period.; Requests are fulfilled at the library's discretion.; Permission to publish requires the use of the official APS Permission Request form.

Application materials

Aeon account registration; Permission Request form

How to apply

For manuscript copies: Use the 'REQUEST A COPY OF THIS FILE' link in the finding aid.; For printed materials: Email reference@amphilsoc.org.; For digital library images: Click on the image and follow the order link.; For general inquiries: Email reference@amphilsoc.org, use the webform, or call 215-440-3400.

Documents

Photoduplication Fees; APS Permission to Publish Form; Full Open Access Policy

Contact

reference@amphilsoc.org; 215-440-3400

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