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

April 19, 2026 (Application deadline)

$12,000 total stipend ($3,000/month for 4 months; in-residence, full-time)

Supports archival and botanical research to inform the reimagining of the Thomas Jefferson Garden at the American Philosophical Society.

--- ## Description This fellowship supports a special project researcher to conduct archival and botanical research for the reimagining of the Thomas Jefferson Garden at the American Philosophical Society (APS) in Philadelphia. The fellow will investigate the history and original design of the garden (established in the 1950s) and review the Society’s extensive eighteenth- and nineteenth-century botanical collections to inform future planning. The position involves close collaboration with the Curator of the Jefferson Garden, APS staff, and may include participation in planning sessions with outside consultants. The fellow will also be expected to prepare research reports and participate in the APS intellectual community through seminars and lectures. --- ## Due Dates - April 19, 2026: Application deadline (full application via Interfolio; due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - Stipend: $12,000 total ($3,000 per month for four months) - Duration: Full-time, in-residence fellowship for four months (generally May–August, but start/end dates are flexible) - Stipend is paid after arrival at APS; intended to defray costs of researching in Philadelphia - Awards are taxable income; APS does not withhold or report payments --- ## Eligibility - Advanced graduate students (ABD; Ph.D. candidates who have passed preliminary exams and are working on dissertation research) - Independent scholars holding a relevant terminal degree (even if not currently affiliated with an academic institution) - Ideal candidates have experience in archival research; knowledge of botany, horticulture, or eighteenth-century science is a plus but not required - Must be able to legally work in the United States --- ## Application Process - Submit all materials online via [Interfolio](https://apply.interfolio.com/183989) - Required materials: - Cover letter - Curriculum vitae (CV) - Two confidential letters of reference - For technical issues with the application, use [Interfolio's Help Desk](https://product-help.interfolio.com/) --- ## Additional Information - Fellowship is in-residence at the APS Library & Museum, Philadelphia, PA - The start date is ideally mid-May, with flexibility for the right candidate - The position offers opportunities to engage with APS’s scholarly community and participate in seminars, lectures, and planning sessions - APS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds - Equal opportunity employer; proof of work eligibility in the U.S. will be required for successful applicants --- ## External Links - [Fellowship Program Page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/jefferson-garden-research-fellowship) - [Application Portal (Interfolio)](https://apply.interfolio.com/183989) - [APS Library: Search Collections](https://www.amphilsoc.org/library/search-collections) - [APS Contact Page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------|-----------------------------------------| | Phone | 215-440-3400 | | Contact Form | [APS Contact Page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/contact) | | Application Support | [Interfolio Help Desk](https://product-help.interfolio.com/) | ---

Jefferson Garden Research Fellowship

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