John Carter Brown Research Fellowship for Indigenous Communities
The John Carter Brown Research Fellowship for Indigenous Communities supports Indigenous-led research using the JCB Library’s Early American history and culture collections, offering both remote and residential access.
Funder: John Carter Brown Library
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: $2,500/month stipend (2–4 months); both residential and remote fellowships available
Summary: Supports community-driven research by Indigenous and tribal communities using the JCB Library’s collections on Early American history and culture.
Key Information: No academic affiliation required; tribal community support letter required for individual applicants.
Description
This fellowship supports research projects prioritized by Indigenous and tribal communities that would benefit from access to the John Carter Brown Library’s extensive collections on the histories and cultures of the Early Americas (15th–19th centuries). The program encourages community-based research and knowledge sharing, enabling Native or Indigenous scholars, Elders, Tribal librarians, archivists, and knowledge keepers to utilize unique resources. Both digital and on-site access to rare materials is provided, and fellowships can be residential or remote.
