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

March 2026 (Full application) | June 2026 (Notification of award)

$3,000 stipend for 1–2 months of research; typically one or two fellowships awarded per cycle.

Supports scholars developing digital projects that use or collaborate with the APS Library & Museum’s collections and resources.

Not offered in 2024-2025; next cycle anticipated for 2026.

--- ## Description The Digital Humanities Fellowships offered by the American Philosophical Society's Center for Digital Scholarship are designed to support scholars at any career stage—including graduate students—who are developing digital projects that leverage the APS Library & Museum’s unique collections. Projects may involve the use of open datasets, digitization, or the application of digital tools to APS holdings, or may be collaborative efforts with the Center for Digital Scholarship. The APS collections are internationally recognized for documenting the American Revolution, the history of science, and Indigenous languages and cultures. Fellows are expected to advance a digital component of an independent research project or collaborate directly with APS staff on digital initiatives. The program encourages innovative digital scholarship and experimentation, making extensive use of APS’s rich archival and data resources. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline (anticipated):** March 2026 - **Notification of award (anticipated):** June 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Stipend:** $3,000 for a minimum of one month and a maximum of two months of research. - **Duration:** 1–2 months, typically in residence at the APS Library & Museum in Philadelphia. - **Number of awards:** Usually one or two fellowships per cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Open to scholars at all career stages, including graduate students. - Applicants must propose a digital project that: - Utilizes APS Library & Museum collections, open datasets, or other APS holdings, **or** - Applies existing digital tools and expertise to collaborative projects with the APS Center for Digital Scholarship. - International applicants are welcome. - Projects must clearly demonstrate the use or enhancement of APS collections. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit all materials online. Required components include: - Cover letter - Curriculum vitae - Proposal for the digital project, including a detailed work plan and proposed timeline for the fellowship term (maximum 4 double-spaced pages) - Examples of previous digital humanities projects (if available) - Two confidential letters of reference See the [program page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/digital-humanities-fellowships) for detailed instructions and submission portal. --- ## Additional Information - The APS Library & Museum holds over 14 million manuscripts, 275,000 bound volumes, 250,000 images, thousands of hours of audio tape, and thousands of artifacts. - The Center for Digital Scholarship fosters open data, digitization, and innovative digital humanities projects. - Past fellows have worked on topics ranging from environmental history to network visualizations of women scientists and mapping colonial records. - The fellowship is not offered in 2024-2025; the next anticipated deadline is March 2026. --- ## External Links - [Digital Humanities Fellowships Program Page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/digital-humanities-fellowships) - [APS Center for Digital Scholarship](https://www.amphilsoc.org/center-digital-scholarship) - [APS Library & Museum Collections](https://www.amphilsoc.org/library) - [Search APS Collections](https://www.amphilsoc.org/library/search-collections) - [Open Historic Data at APS](https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/data) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.amphilsoc.org/contact) | | Phone | 215-440-3400 | | APS Library Address | 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States | | Center for Digital Scholarship | [Program Page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/center-digital-scholarship) | ---

Digital Humanities Fellowships - American Philosophical Society

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