Hench Post-Dissertation Fellowship
Year-long fellowship at the American Antiquarian Society for early-career scholars to revise dissertations into books on American history and culture through 1900, with mentorship and manuscript review.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $44,000 stipend for a 12-month residential fellowship; housing costs (if using AAS housing) deducted from stipend
Summary: Year-long residential fellowship for early-career scholars to revise their dissertations into publishable books on American history and culture through 1900.
Key Information: International scholars welcome; AAS cannot sponsor J-1 visas.
Description
The Hench Post-Dissertation Fellowship offers a prestigious, year-long residential experience at the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) in Worcester, Massachusetts. Designed for early-career scholars within three years of earning their doctorate, the fellowship provides time, resources, and expert mentorship to transform a recent dissertation into a significant scholarly book. Fellows benefit from close interactions with AAS staff, other fellows, and the local academic community. A unique feature is the organized manuscript review: a colloquium where leading scholars provide feedback and guidance for further research and revision. The fellowship is open to projects relevant to American history and culture through 1900, across a range of disciplines including history, literature, American studies, political science, art history, and music history.
