The Paul Klemperer Fellowship in the History of Medicine
The Paul Klemperer Fellowship funds research at the NYAM Library on the history of medicine, especially health equity or healthspan, requiring a four-week residency in New York City.
Funder: New York Academy of Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application) | August 2026 (Letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend for travel, lodging, and incidental expenses (one fellowship awarded annually; four-week minimum residency)
Summary: Supports research using the NYAM Library’s collections for projects in the history of medicine, especially those addressing health equity or healthspan.
Key Information: Fellows must conduct research in residence at NYAM Library (NYC) for at least four weeks; NYAM does not sponsor visas.
Description
This fellowship supports scholarly research utilizing the unique resources of the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) Library. It is designed for projects that focus on the history of medicine, with a particular emphasis on health equity or healthspan. Fellows are required to spend a minimum of four weeks in residence at the NYAM Library in New York City. During the fellowship year, recipients must complete their research, make a public presentation, contribute a blog post, and submit a final report. The program aims to advance historical understanding of medicine and health, and is especially suited for researchers whose projects would benefit from the Library’s distinctive collections.
