David Jaffee Fellowship in Visual and Material Culture
The David Jaffee Fellowship supports research using visual and material culture to study pre-1900 American history at the American Antiquarian Society.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (one-to-two month fellowships) | January 2027 (David Jaffee Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Stipend of $2,200 per month; fellowship term is one to two months.
Summary: Supports research using visual and material culture to study American history before 1900 at the American Antiquarian Society.
Description
The David Jaffee Fellowship in Visual and Material Culture honors the legacy of David Philip Jaffee and supports scholars who use visual and material culture to explore all aspects of American history prior to 1900. Hosted by the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), the fellowship encourages interdisciplinary research that draws on images, artifacts, books, and photographs as primary sources. The award is open to both postdoctoral scholars and graduate students working on doctoral dissertations, and is intended to foster innovative historical scholarship utilizing the AAS's extensive collections.
