Lapidus Fellowship for the Study of Rare Early American Legal Texts
The Lapidus Fellowship from the Omohundro Institute funds a month-long residency for research using rare early American legal texts at William & Mary’s Wolf Law Library.
Funder: Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,500 stipend for a one-month research residency
Summary: Supports a one-month residency at William & Mary’s Wolf Law Library for original research using rare early American legal texts from the Sid Lapidus collection.
Description
This fellowship provides scholars—ranging from advanced graduate students to senior scholars—with the opportunity to conduct intensive, short-term research in early American legal history. The award enables recipients to spend one month in residence at William & Mary’s Wolf Law Library, working directly with rare books and materials from the Sid Lapidus collection. These resources highlight British and colonial legal and intellectual traditions that shaped American law and liberty. The fellowship is designed to foster original research, promote close engagement with unique legal sources, and support projects that depend on these specialized materials.
