Funder: American Philosophical Society
Due Dates: February 27, 2026 (Previous cycle) | February 23, 2027 (IASH FAQ) | February 26, 2027 (Fellowship listing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,500 for a two- to four-month Edinburgh fellowship; general Franklin program maximum is $7,000
Summary: Supports visiting humanities and social sciences research at the University of Edinburgh, especially work connected to disability and chronic illness.
Key Information: Fellows must reside in Edinburgh throughout their fellowship and participate fully in IASH activities.
Description
The American Philosophical Society (APS), in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh, supports two- to four-month research visits in any aspect of the humanities and social sciences. The APS listing describes visits during calendar year 2027. Research connected to disability and chronic illness is especially welcome through the Institute Project on Chronic Illness and Disability, and interdisciplinary study is encouraged.
Fellows join an interdisciplinary scholarly community near the University Library, with full borrowing rights and access to manuscripts and rare books. Edinburgh also offers national libraries, archives, museums, galleries, and specialist collections. Fellows share their research through seminars and participate in weekly lunches and other Institute activities. They are encouraged to develop relationships with relevant University of Edinburgh researchers.
