The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Fellowships support in-residence research on the Holocaust and related topics using the Mandel Center’s extensive archival resources.
Funder: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Due Dates: November 15, 2026: Annual Fellowship Program full application deadline (applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: $5,000/month stipend for 2, 4, or 8 months; plus a one-time roundtrip travel stipend to Washington, DC
Summary: Supports in-residence research and writing on the Holocaust and related topics at the Mandel Center with access to extensive archival resources.
Key Information: Open to PhD candidates (ABD), postdocs, senior scholars, and unaffiliated researchers of any nationality.
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum offers Annual Fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related subjects. Fellows benefit from a period of residence at the Museum in Washington, DC, gaining access to world-class archival collections, library resources, oral histories, and specialized materials. The program fosters scholarship across all relevant academic disciplines, encourages innovative approaches, and cultivates a collaborative scholarly environment with tailored support from Mandel Center staff. Early-career scholars are especially encouraged to apply, but the program is open to researchers at all career stages.