The Omohundro Institute's Fellowships in Historical Editing provide advanced editorial training to William & Mary graduate students working with early American historical materials.
Funder: Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (original) | April 2027 (extended)
Funding Amounts: Up to four awards per year: two at $3,000 (4 weeks), two at $1,000 (2 weeks); all for summer editorial work.
Summary: Supports exemplary William & Mary graduate students with prior Omohundro Institute editorial apprenticeship in advanced historical editing and scholarly publishing.
Key Information: Only open to current or former OI editorial apprentices in William & Mary History or American Studies graduate programs.
The Fellowships in Historical Editing, administered by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, provide advanced training and professional experience in historical editing for graduate students at William & Mary. These fellowships are specifically intended for students who have previously served as editorial apprentices at the Institute and shown outstanding performance. Fellows engage in hands-on editorial work with early American historical materials, collaborate closely with professional editors, and contribute to the Institute’s scholarly publications and projects, furthering their expertise in early American history and editorial practice.