[American Philosophical Society](https://www.amphilsoc.org)

March 2, 2026 (Application deadline)

$3,000 stipend for one month of residency; funds paid upon arrival in Philadelphia.

Supports short-term residency research on the American Revolution using APS Library & Museum collections.

--- ## Description The David Center for the American Revolution Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships provide funding for scholars to conduct research at the American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum in Philadelphia. These fellowships are designed to support projects that make significant use of the Library & Museum’s integrated collections, including the David Library’s manuscripts, microfilm, and print materials, as well as the APS’s Early American history holdings. Notable resources include the Sol Feinstone Collection, Benjamin Franklin Papers, Thomas Paine Collection, and a wide range of government, military, and personal correspondence from the Revolutionary era. The program emphasizes scholarly excellence and a commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equality, and access. --- ## Due Dates - March 2, 2026: Application deadline (Apply Online by 11:59 PM Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellowship provides a stipend of **$3,000** for a one-month residency. - Stipend is paid after the awardee arrives in Philadelphia to begin the fellowship. - Awards are taxable income, but reporting is the recipient's responsibility. --- ## Eligibility - Open to: - Holders of a Ph.D. or its equivalent - Ph.D. candidates who have passed preliminary exams and are working on their dissertations - Degreed independent scholars (without current academic affiliation) - Open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. - Preference may be given to applicants living 75+ miles from Philadelphia. - Applicants must demonstrate a clear need to use APS Library & Museum collections for their research. --- ## Application Process - Submit the following materials online: - Cover letter - Curriculum vitae - Research proposal (2 pages, double-spaced) detailing the project and specific APS collections to be used - Two confidential letters of reference - Apply via the [Interfolio application portal](https://apply.interfolio.com/174857). - Notification of awards will be sent in May 2026. - Fellowship must be taken between June 1, 2026, and May 31, 2027, with four consecutive weeks of residency required. - If you have already applied for the APS Library & Museum Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships and your project relates to the American Revolution, you will automatically be considered for this fellowship. --- ## Additional Information - The APS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible scholarly environment (APS IDEA initiative). - Comprehensive finding aids and collection guides are available online to help applicants identify relevant resources. --- ## External Links - [Program page: David Center for the American Revolution Short-Term Fellowships](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/david-center-american-revolution-short-term-resident-research-fellowships) - [APS Library & Museum Collections](https://www.amphilsoc.org/library) - [Sol Feinstone Collection](https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml;query=sol%20feinstone;brand=default) - [Benjamin Franklin Papers](https://search.amphilsoc.org//collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F85-ead.xml) - [Thomas Paine Collection](https://search.amphilsoc.org//collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.P165-ead.xml) - [Interfolio Application Portal](https://apply.interfolio.com/174857) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 215-440-3400 | | Contact Page | [APS Contact Form](https://www.amphilsoc.org/contact) | | Address | 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA |

David Center for the American Revolution Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships - American Philosophical Society

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