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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CNAIR Funding Opportunities

Overview of funding opportunities provided by the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) at the American Philosophical Society, including fellowships, internships, and research grants.

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Award amount

$3,000 stipend (Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowship)

Eligibility

Applicants anywhere in the world; Predoctoral Fellowship: Advanced doctoral degree student; Archives Training Fellowship: Applicants with an MLIS or Ph.D.; Indigenous Community Research Fund: Elders, teachers, knowledge keepers, tribal officials, traditional leaders, museum and archive professionals, independent scholars, and others

Requirements

Visa sponsorship is not available unless otherwise noted; Predoctoral Fellowship: Working toward completion of dissertation; Archives Training Fellowship: Develop or advance professional skills in collections care

How to apply

Visit the specific program page for detailed application instructions; Indigenous Community Research Fund: Applications accepted until funds are exhausted

Important dates

Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowship deadline: March 2, 2026; Summer Undergraduate Internship deadline: March 2, 2026; Predoctoral Fellowship deadline: January 16, 2026 (Extended to February 9, 2026); Archives Training Fellowship deadline: January 16, 2026 (Extended to February 9, 2026)

Contact

APS Library, 105 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 215-440-3400

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