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

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American Philosophical Society Research Grants

Overview of research grant and fellowship programs offered by the American Philosophical Society, including eligibility criteria, submission instructions, and contact information.

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Award amount

$1,000 to $6,500

Eligibility

U.S. citizens and residents of the United States; American citizens resident abroad; Foreign nationals affiliated with a U.S. institution (for most programs); Foreign nationals not affiliated with a U.S. institution (for projects in the U.S.); Individuals only (institutions are not eligible)

Requirements

Noncommercial research only; No funding for academic study or classroom presentation; No funding for travel to conferences; No funding for non-scholarly projects; No funding for translation assistance or student material preparation; No payment of overhead, indirect costs, or publication costs

Application materials

Online portal application (for specific programs); Electronic submission via email (for specific programs); Hard copy applications (for Daland Fellowship); Letters of support

How to apply

Submit through the online portal for Franklin, Lewis and Clark, and Phillips Fund grants.; Submit via email for Blumberg Grants and Lewis and Clark Astrobiology grants.; Submit hard copy applications for Daland Fellowships.; Follow specific program instructions for all submissions.

Important dates

Daland Fellowships: September 15, 2026; Franklin Research Grants: October 1, 2026, and December 1, 2026; Lewis and Clark Fund: November 16, 2026 (applications), November 13, 2026 (letters of support); Lewis and Clark Astrobiology: November 2, 2026; Baruch Blumberg Grants: November 16, 2026; Phillips Fund: March 1, 2027

Contact

Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships: lmusumeci@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3429; Erin Farrell (Prizes): efarrell@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3430

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