Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Forecasted
The Mellon Foundation NASI Postdoctoral Fellowship at the American Philosophical Society supports nine months of research on Indigenous histories and cultures, emphasizing collaboration with Native communities.
Funder: American Philosophical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 stipend for nine months; plus $20,000 for health insurance, $5,000 travel/research, $750 relocation
Summary: Nine-month residential postdoctoral fellowship supporting research with Indigenous communities through the Native American Scholars Initiative.
Description
The Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Postdoctoral Fellowship, administered by the American Philosophical Society, is a nine-month residential fellowship based in Philadelphia. The fellowship is designed to foster collaboration among scholars, archives, and Indigenous communities, supporting research projects that deepen understanding of Native American and Indigenous histories and cultures. Fellows benefit from access to the APS Library & Museum, professional development programming, and a vibrant intellectual community. The fellowship emphasizes projects with strong connections to Indigenous communities and encourages applications from Indigenous scholars and those with sustained engagement in community-based research.
