Indigenous Community Research Fund
The Indigenous Community Research Fund enables Indigenous researchers to access APS archives in Philadelphia for community-driven research with support from the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research.
Funder: American Philosophical Society
Due Dates: Rolling (until funds are exhausted) | Funding resets January 1 annually
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$5,000 per award, typically for travel and lodging expenses
Summary: Supports Indigenous researchers and communities to access and utilize APS collections in ways that advance community-driven research priorities.
Key Information: No academic credentials or institutional affiliation required; open to global applicants, but no visa sponsorship.
Description
The Indigenous Community Research Fund at the American Philosophical Society (APS) Library & Museum provides funding for Indigenous individuals or groups to visit APS in Philadelphia to access archival collections relevant to their community-based priorities. The program is administered in partnership with the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR), which offers extensive consultation and support before, during, and after the research visit. The fund emphasizes flexibility, relationship-building, and respect for Indigenous values and protocols, aiming to foster ongoing collaboration between APS and Indigenous researchers.
