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)

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American Philosophical Society (APS) - Short-Term Resident 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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Deadline

2026-03-02

Award amount

$3,000 per month

Eligibility

Holders of the Ph.D. or its equivalent; Ph.D. candidates who have passed their preliminary examinations; Degreed independent scholars; U.S. citizens or foreign nationals; Applicants in any relevant field of scholarship

Requirements

Demonstrated need to use the Library & Museum’s collections; Must be in residence for four to twelve consecutive weeks; Preference given to candidates living 75 or more miles from Philadelphia

Application materials

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

How to apply

Submit all materials online via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/157595

Important dates

Application deadline: March 2, 2026; Notifications sent: May 2026; Fellowship start window: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Contact

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

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