Dissertation Fellowship Program
This fellowship supports advanced graduate students researching early American history and culture before 1850 through a nine-month residency and scholarly engagement in Philadelphia.
Funder: McNeil Center for Early American Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $32,000 stipend for nine-month residency; at least eight fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Supports advanced graduate students researching early American history and culture with residency, resources, and scholarly community engagement in Philadelphia.
Key Information: Fellows are expected to be in residence and participate in-person at the Center’s programs.
Description
The McNeil Center for Early American Studies Dissertation Fellowship Program offers support to advanced graduate students working on projects related to the histories and cultures of North America in the Atlantic world before 1850. Fellows benefit from a nine-month residency in Philadelphia, receiving a stipend, office space, library privileges at the University of Pennsylvania, and active participation in the Center’s seminars and events. The program includes several specific fellowships supporting diverse research interests, including art, material culture, religion, regional studies, and the era of the American Revolution, often in collaboration with partner institutions.
