Dissertation Fellowship Program
The McNeil Center for Early American Studies Dissertation Fellowship Program supports doctoral research on North American histories and cultures before 1850 with a nine-month residency at Penn.
Funder: McNeil Center for Early American Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $32,000 stipend for nine months; at least eight awards annually; includes office space and library privileges.
Summary: Supports advanced doctoral candidates researching the histories and cultures of North America in the Atlantic world before 1850, with immersive residency at the University of Pennsylvania.
Key Information: Fellows are expected to be in residence in Philadelphia and participate in Center activities.
Description
The Dissertation Fellowship Program at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies provides advanced graduate students with the resources and scholarly community needed to complete dissertations focused on the histories and cultures of North America in the Atlantic world before 1850. Fellows benefit from a nine-month residency at the University of Pennsylvania, where they engage in seminars, workshops, and collaborative scholarly activities. The program welcomes applications from students in all disciplines, with particular encouragement for projects that utilize Philadelphia-area archives and libraries. Multiple fellowship categories are available, including specialized awards for topics such as art, material culture, religion, and the American Revolution.
