Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Research Fellowship
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Research Fellowship supports researchers using JFK Library archives to study Kennedy administration foreign and domestic policy, particularly the Western Hemisphere, racial justice, and conservation.
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Funder: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000, which may be split among recipients; use within 24 months
Summary: Supports research on Kennedy administration foreign or domestic policy using JFK Library archives.
Key Information: At least part of the project must use JFK Library archival materials.
Description
Administered by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation with income from the Schlesinger Fund, this fellowship supports research on the foreign and domestic policies of the Kennedy administration. Its particular interests are foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere and domestic policy concerning racial justice or natural resources conservation.
Projects must use JFK Library archival materials for at least part of their research, but may also draw on collections at other institutions. Applicants describe the significance of their project, the collections they plan to consult, its intended audience, and its expected outcome.
