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

January 16, 2026

$25,000 stipend plus $5,000 travel/research fund for a 9-month residential fellowship

Nine-month residential fellowship for advanced Ph.D. students needing to use the APS Library & Museum’s collections for dissertation research in any field.

Open to U.S. and international applicants; no visa sponsorship provided.

--- ## Description This fellowship supports advanced Ph.D. students from any discipline whose dissertation research requires significant use of the American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum collections in Philadelphia. The fellowship is fully residential, spanning nine months, and aims to foster scholarly engagement within the APS community and with other research institutions in the region. Selection is based on the quality, feasibility, and timely completion of the proposed project, as well as the necessity of research at the APS Library & Museum. --- ## Due Dates - January 16, 2026: Full application deadline (Apply online via Interfolio; deadline is 11:59 PM Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - $25,000 stipend for nine months - Additional $5,000 travel/research fund --- ## Eligibility - Open to advanced Ph.D. students (all fields) working toward dissertation completion. - Applicants may be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals. - Research must require use of APS Library & Museum collections. - Fellowship is fully residential in Philadelphia for the entire term. - No visa sponsorship is provided; international applicants must secure their own eligibility to reside in the U.S. --- ## Application Process - All application materials must be submitted online via [Interfolio](https://apply.interfolio.com/173269). - Required materials: - Curriculum vitae (C.V.) - Introductory cover letter (max 2 pages) - Project proposal (2–4 pages, up to 1,000 words), including: - Project description - Significance of the project - Specific APS collections to be consulted - Two letters of reference supporting the project and applicant --- ## Additional Information - Fellows will have opportunities to participate in APS programs and events, as well as engage with other Philadelphia-area research institutions. - Selection emphasizes the necessity of on-site research at the APS and the likelihood of timely dissertation completion. --- ## External Links - [Fellowship Program Page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/friends-aps-predoctoral-fellowship) - [APS Fellowships Overview](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/fellowships) - [Application Portal (Interfolio)](https://apply.interfolio.com/173269) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 215-440-3400 | | General Contact Page | [Contact the American Philosophical Society](https://www.amphilsoc.org/contact) | ---

Friends of the APS Predoctoral Fellowship - American Philosophical Society

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