Justin G. Schiller Fellowship
The Justin G. Schiller Fellowship from the American Antiquarian Society supports research on American children's books published before 1876 using the Society’s collections.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 1–2 month residential fellowship; stipend amount not explicitly stated, but comparable fellowships typically offer $2,000–$3,500/month
Summary: Supports doctoral and postdoctoral research on American children's books published before 1876.
Description
The Justin G. Schiller Fellowship, administered by the American Antiquarian Society, is designed to advance research on American children's books published up to 1876. The fellowship welcomes applications from doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars in any academic discipline. Projects may explore the creation, dissemination, literary content, or historical significance of early American children's literature, with the aim of deepening our understanding of the cultural and historical contexts of these works. The fellowship is residential, offering scholars the opportunity to conduct research using the Society’s extensive collections in Worcester, Massachusetts.
