Dissertation Fellowships
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The Library Company of Philadelphia’s Dissertation Fellowships support PhD students conducting original archival research in its and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s collections.
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Funder: Library Company of Philadelphia
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $16,000 (one semester) or $32,000 (academic year); stipend varies by fellowship; residency in Philadelphia required
Summary: Supports PhD students conducting archival research in the Library Company of Philadelphia and Historical Society of Pennsylvania collections.
Key Information: Open to PhD students/candidates of any nationality; not for those in final writing stages.
Description
The Library Company of Philadelphia offers long-term dissertation fellowships to support PhD students and candidates undertaking in-depth archival research. These fellowships are designed for scholars who need dedicated time to advance their dissertation projects through hands-on research in the Library Company’s extensive collections, as well as those of the adjacent Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Several specialized fellowships are available, including:
- Davida Tenenbaum Deutsch Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s History
- Program in Early American Economy and Society Dissertation Fellowship
- Mellon Scholars Program in African American History Dissertation Fellowship
- Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
Each fellowship enables immersion in primary source materials related to fields such as women’s history, early American economy, African American history, and other disciplines connected to the Library Company’s holdings. Fellows must reside in the Philadelphia area for the duration of their award.
