[American Philosophical Society](https://www.amphilsoc.org)

March 2, 2026

Average award ~$3,000; maximum $3,500; 1-year duration

Supports research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and historical studies in the continental U.S. and Canada.

--- ## Description The Phillips Fund of the American Philosophical Society provides small grants to support research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans in the continental United States and Canada. Funding is intended for research-related expenses such as travel, audio and video recordings, and consultants' fees. The program specifically supports projects that deepen understanding of Native American languages, cultural change over time, or the documentation and analysis of historical materials. The program encourages the archiving of original research materials at the APS Library for long-term preservation and access. Projects in archaeology, contemporary ethnography, psycholinguistics, the purchase of permanent equipment, or the preparation of pedagogical materials are not eligible. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: March 2, 2026 - Notification of results: May 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Average award: ~$3,000 - Maximum award: $3,500 - Duration: Grants are awarded for one year following the date of the award - Grants are considered taxable income; the Society does not report payments --- ## Eligibility - Preference is given to early-career scholars who have received their doctorate. - Graduate students may apply for research on master's theses or doctoral dissertations. - Applicants conducting research with Indigenous communities must provide information on appropriate contacts and consultation/arrangements regarding research approval and ethical access. - An individual may receive up to two awards within a five-year period. - Projects must focus on Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, or historical studies in the continental U.S. or Canada; work in Mexico or South America is not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online through the [APS application portal](https://aps.onlineapplicationportal.com/). - Two letters of support are required and must be submitted by the application deadline. - Applicants should enter contact information for letter writers early to allow sufficient time for submission. - A sample application and reporting instructions are available: - [Sample application (PDF)](https://www.amphilsoc.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/attachments/PNA%202023%20sample%20app.pdf) - [Grant report instructions (PDF)](https://www.amphilsoc.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/attachments/APS%20Grant%20reports%20instructions%202023_0.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must submit a brief final report to the Society. - The APS Library requests copies (physical or digital) of field notes, recordings, transcriptions, analyses, or other original research materials for possible archiving. Access conditions can be arranged as needed, including embargo periods, permissions, and copyright retention. - Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the APS Center for Native American and Indigenous Research with questions about archiving and access. --- ## External Links - [Program page and guidelines](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/phillips-fund-native-american-research) - [APS application portal](https://aps.onlineapplicationportal.com/) - [APS Center for Native American and Indigenous Research](https://www.amphilsoc.org/library/CNAIR) - [Phillips Fund archived collections](https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.497.3.Am4-ead.xml) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships | [LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org](mailto:LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org) | 215-440-3429 | | Brian Carpenter, Curator of Indigenous Materials (Archiving questions) | [bcarpenter@amphilsoc.org](mailto:bcarpenter@amphilsoc.org) | 215-440-3418 | ---

Phillips Fund for Native American Research

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