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

January 17, 2025 (11:59 PM Eastern)

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

Supports advanced Ph.D. students from any field needing to use the APS Library & Museum collections for dissertation research.

No visa sponsorship; residency in Philadelphia required for fellowship term.

--- ## Description The Friends of the APS Predoctoral Fellowship is a nine-month, residential fellowship offered by the American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum in Philadelphia. It is designed for advanced Ph.D. students in any discipline whose dissertation research demonstrates a significant need to utilize the Library & Museum’s collections. The fellowship provides the opportunity for recipients to engage deeply with APS resources and participate in the scholarly community through events and programs. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: January 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time --- ## Funding Amount - $25,000 stipend for the nine-month fellowship term - Additional $5,000 travel/research fund --- ## Eligibility - Open to advanced Ph.D. students (typically those who have achieved candidacy) working toward dissertation completion. - Applicants may be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals. - Research project must demonstrate a strong need to use APS Library & Museum collections. - Fellowship does not provide visa sponsorship; international applicants must already have appropriate documentation to reside in the U.S. for the fellowship period. - Fellowship is residential; remote participation is not permitted. - Fellowships are awarded to individuals only; institutions are not eligible. --- ## Application Process All materials must be submitted online via Interfolio: - [Application Portal](https://apply.interfolio.com/154819) - Required materials: - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Introductory cover letter (maximum two pages) - Two letters of reference supporting the project and applicant - Project proposal (2–4 pages, max 1,000 words) including: - Project description - Statement of significance - Specific APS collections to be consulted Selection is based on: - Caliber and originality of the project - Evidence that the project can be completed in a timely manner - Demonstrated need to be in residence at the APS Library & Museum (and possibly other Philadelphia-area institutions) --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is intended for noncommercial research only. - No overhead, indirect, or publication costs are covered. - Past recipients have come from a wide range of disciplines and institutions. - The APS Library & Museum’s collections are especially strong in early American history, history of science, Native American ethnography and linguistics, and related fields, but projects from all disciplines are welcome if collections are relevant. - Previous fellows are eligible to apply after a two-year interval (not for consecutive years). --- ## External Links - [Fellowship Details and Application Instructions](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/friends-aps-predoctoral-fellowship) - [APS Library & Museum Fellowships Overview](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/fellowships) - [APS Eligibility Guidelines](https://aps.onlineapplicationportal.com/misc/guidelines/) - [Search APS Library Collections](https://www.amphilsoc.org/library/search-collections) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Brenna Holland, Assistant Director of Library & Museum Programs | bholland@amphilsoc.org | 215-440-3405 | | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.amphilsoc.org/contact) | |

Friends of the APS Predoctoral Fellowship

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