ICJS Fellowship Cohorts
Forecasted
ICJS Fellowship Cohorts support researchers, artists, and public historians pursuing projects on Jefferson, the U.S. founding, and its legacies to advance scholarship, public knowledge, and education.
Funder: Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Semester: $4,500 per month for four months | Yearlong Hybrid: $5,000 total for 12 months
Summary: Fellowships support projects on Jefferson Studies, the founding of the United States, and its legacies through onsite or hybrid research cohorts.
Key Information: Semester fellows must reside in Central Virginia; hybrid fellows participate remotely and attend two onsite gatherings.
Description
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation’s Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies (ICJS) at Monticello supports multidisciplinary work on Thomas Jefferson and his world, the founding of the United States, and its legacies. The fellowship cohorts bring together researchers, artists, public historians, and other practitioners to advance major projects while exchanging ideas with fellow participants and Monticello staff.
Semester Cohorts offer four months of onsite work, with access to Monticello’s expert staff, the Jefferson Library, and nearby institutions including the University of Virginia. Yearlong Hybrid Cohorts provide 12 months of primarily remote research with online gatherings and two onsite visits. Both formats include roundtable panels for staff and access to the Jefferson Library’s physical and digital collections, supporting ICJS’s goals of advancing scholarship, public knowledge, preservation, and education.
