Funder: American Philosophical Society
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (October cycle, application and letters) | December 1, 2026 (December cycle, application and letters)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 short-term ATBL supplement, separate from a Franklin Research Grant of up to $7,000
Summary: Supports additional on-site research at the British Library that extends work funded through an American partner institution.
Key Information: Through APS, applicants must receive a Franklin Research Grant and opt into ATBL consideration.
Description
The American Trust for the British Library (ATBL) Fellowship provides supplementary support for scholars whose research requires the British Library’s collections. Offered through the American Philosophical Society (APS) in partnership with ATBL, it is an add-on to an existing short-term research award, not a standalone project grant. Research may use collections on site in any department of the British Library.
The program encourages research connecting American collections with those of the British Library. Through APS, successful Franklin Research Grant applicants who indicate interest are referred to ATBL for consideration. The underlying Franklin program supports noncommercial research across all areas of knowledge, including archival and library research, fieldwork, and laboratory research. The ATBL supplement specifically supports the additional British Library component.
