Postdoctoral Fellowships
This fellowship supports postdoctoral research in African American history or early American economy using the Library Company of Philadelphia and partner collections.
Funder: Library Company of Philadelphia
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $55,000 for academic year (Sept–May) or $27,500 for a single semester; residential requirement in Philadelphia area.
Summary: Supports advanced postdoctoral research in African American history or early American economy using Library Company and partner collections.
Key Information: No visa sponsorship; international applicants must arrange sponsorship independently.
Description
The Library Company of Philadelphia offers long-term postdoctoral fellowships to support advanced, collections-based research in residence. These fellowships are intended for scholars working in African American history (17th–19th centuries) or the early American economy (up to ~1850), leveraging the extensive archival resources of the Library Company and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Fellows join a vibrant scholarly community and are expected to reside in the Philadelphia area for the duration of the fellowship.
Fellowship tracks include:
- Program in African American History (PAAH) Mellon Scholars Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: For research enhancing scholarship in African American history.
- Program in Early American Economy and Society (PEAES) Postdoctoral Fellowship: For research on the origins and development of the early American economy.
