Scholarly Fellowships
The Scholarly Fellowships from the Gilder Lehrman Institute support advanced research projects in American history, with special focus on colonial, slavery/abolition, and Cold War topics.
Funder: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Due Dates: October 26, 2026
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per fellowship; short-term research support; typically awarded annually
Summary: Supports doctoral candidates, faculty, and independent scholars conducting research in American history, with special fellowships for colonial, slavery/abolition, and Cold War studies.
Description
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers annual short-term research fellowships of $3,000 to support doctoral candidates, college and university faculty at any rank, and independent scholars working in the field of American history. The program encourages research across all periods and topics in American history, with special attention and dedicated fellowships for projects focusing on colonial history, slavery and abolition, and Cold War studies. The fellowships are intended to facilitate access to archival collections in New York City, including the Gilder Lehrman Collection, and to foster scholarly exchange and advancement in historical research.
