College Fellowships in American History
The Gilder Lehrman Institute's College Fellowships in American History support undergraduate research using primary sources in New York City archives, with a focus on original scholarship in American history.
Funder: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Due Dates: June 8, 2026 | June 7, 2027
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per fellowship; short-term research support for undergraduates
Summary: Supports undergraduate research in American history using the Gilder Lehrman Collection and New York City archives.
Key Information: Research must be conducted in New York City between July 1, 2027 and July 31, 2028; international students eligible.
Description
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers annual short-term fellowships to undergraduate students for original research in American history. Fellows use the renowned Gilder Lehrman Collection—comprising over 87,000 primary source documents—as well as other New York City archives. The program encourages research on all aspects of American history, with special recognition for projects on Abraham Lincoln, slavery and abolition, and early American history. Fellows are expected to conduct their research in New York City, visit the Institute's office, and submit a report summarizing their findings and documenting the archival collections consulted.
