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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David Center for the American Revolution Research Fellowships for International Scholars

Research fellowship for international scholars to study the American Revolution and Founding Era (1750-1820) using APS Library & Museum collections or other U.S. archives.

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Deadline

March 2, 2026

Award amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Scholars based outside the United States; Holders of the Ph.D. or its equivalent; Ph.D. candidates who have passed their preliminary examinations; Degreed independent scholars without current academic affiliation

Requirements

Demonstrated need to use APS Library & Museum resources; Research must relate to the American Revolution and Founding Era (1750-1820)

Application materials

Cover letter; Curriculum vitae; Research proposal (2 pages double-spaced); Two confidential letters of reference

How to apply

Submit all application materials online by the deadline

Important dates

Deadline: March 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time; Fellowship period: June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027

Contact

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

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