Kate B. and Hall J. Peterson Fellowship
Forecasted
The Peterson Fellowship supports in-depth research and writing projects using the American Antiquarian Society’s collections on U.S. history and culture up to 1876.
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Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,200/month stipend for 1–2 months; residential research fellowship
Summary: Supports research and writing on any topic using the American Antiquarian Society's collections, focused on American history and culture up to 1876.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Kate B. and Hall J. Peterson Fellowship is a residential research fellowship administered by the American Antiquarian Society (AAS). It supports scholars and advanced graduate students pursuing original research and writing projects that draw extensively on the Society’s collections, with a focus on American history and culture up to 1876. The fellowship is open to a wide range of researchers, including those working on doctoral dissertations, postdoctoral projects, and independent scholarship. The award is intended to facilitate deep engagement with AAS resources, enabling fellows to make significant scholarly contributions to early American studies.
