Christoph Daniel Ebeling Fellowship
The Christoph Daniel Ebeling Fellowship enables German scholars to conduct advanced research in American studies using the American Antiquarian Society’s historical collections during a short-term residency in Massachusetts.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to €1,800 for 1–2 months; housing provided free of charge at the AAS fellows’ residence.
Summary: Supports advanced research in American studies by German scholars using the American Antiquarian Society's collections.
Key Information: Application is made through the German Association for American Studies (DGfA).
Description
The Christoph Daniel Ebeling Fellowship is a short-term residential fellowship jointly administered by the German Association for American Studies (DGfA) and the American Antiquarian Society (AAS). It is designed to support advanced research in American studies, with a strong emphasis on projects utilizing the AAS’s preeminent historical collections. The fellowship aims to foster transatlantic scholarship by supporting German doctoral and postdoctoral researchers whose work engages with American history and culture, especially in ways that connect the American and German academic contexts.
Fellows reside in Worcester, Massachusetts, for one to two months, gaining access to the Society’s collections and participating in a vibrant scholarly community. The award is based on scholarly qualifications, the originality and significance of the research project, and its relevance to the AAS’s resources.
