Justin G. Schiller Fellowship
Supports doctoral and postdoctoral research on the history, content, and cultural context of American children's books published before 1876, with access to the American Antiquarian Society's collections.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,200 per month; 1–2 month residential fellowship
Summary: Supports doctoral and postdoctoral research on early American children's books published up to 1876.
Description
This fellowship supports research by doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars from any disciplinary background on the production, distribution, literary content, or historical context of American children's books published up to 1876. The program encourages innovative scholarship that enhances understanding of early American children's literature and its broader cultural and historical implications. Recipients undertake a 1–2 month residential research period at the American Antiquarian Society, accessing its extensive collections.
