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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Phillips Fund for Native American Research

Official grant program page for the American Philosophical Society's Phillips Fund, supporting research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans.

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Deadline

March 1, 2027

Award amount

Average award is about $3,000

Eligibility

Younger scholars who have received the doctorate; Graduate students conducting research for master’s theses or doctoral dissertations; Research must be in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, or the history of studies of Native Americans; Research must be in the continental United States and Canada

Requirements

Provide a brief formal report to the American Philosophical Society; Deposit physical or digital copies of field notes, recordings, or original materials with the APS Library; Applicants working with Indigenous communities must provide information on consultation and ethical access plans

Application materials

Two letters of support; Project statement; Contact information for letter writers

How to apply

Apply online via the APS portal; Submit application before the deadline; Ensure letters of support are submitted by the application deadline

Important dates

Deadline: March 1, 2027; Notification: May 2027

Documents

PNA sample application; Franklin and Phillips Fund Grant Reporting Instructions

Contact

Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships, LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3429; Brian Carpenter, Curator of Indigenous Materials, bcarpenter@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3418

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