Scholarly Fellowships
The Gilder Lehrman Institute's Scholarly Fellowships support original research in American history, with a focus on colonial, slavery/abolition, and Cold War studies.
Funder: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Due Dates: October 26, 2026: Full application deadline — applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, October 26, 2026
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per fellowship; annual short-term research support; typically one-year duration.
Summary: Supports original research in American history by doctoral candidates, faculty, and independent scholars, with preference for projects on colonial, slavery/abolition, or Cold War topics.
Description
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers annual short-term research fellowships of $3,000 each for scholars engaged in the study of American history. The program is designed to support original research across a wide spectrum of historical topics, with special attention to projects focused on colonial America, slavery and abolition, and the Cold War. Since its inception in 1994, the Institute has supported over 700 fellows, helping to advance scholarship and deepen engagement with significant historical themes and archival resources, particularly in New York City archives.
