American Historical Print Collectors Society Fellowship
This fellowship supports one month of research on 18th- and 19th-century American prints at the American Antiquarian Society, using its extensive print collections as primary sources.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (annual January 15; projected)
Funding Amounts: Stipend of $2,200 for one month of research; possible extension to two months (up to $4,400 total).
Summary: Supports research on American prints of the 18th and 19th centuries, or projects using prints as primary sources, with residency at the American Antiquarian Society.
Description
This fellowship, jointly funded by the American Historical Print Collectors Society and the American Antiquarian Society, supports scholars conducting research on American prints from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries or projects that utilize such prints as primary documentation. The award provides recipients with the opportunity to spend one month in residence at the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, which houses an extensive collection of historical American lithographs, engravings, etchings, and ephemera. The fellowship aims to encourage innovative projects that explore the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of American historical prints and their role in American society during these periods.
