SHEAR DEI Fellowships
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SHEAR DEI Fellowships fund scholars’ research and conference travel to advance understanding of African diasporic, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian American, and Pacific Island history from 1776 to 1861.
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Funder: Society for Historians of the Early American Republic
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 for research expenses, plus $1,000 for conference travel the following year; at least two fellowships
Summary: Supports research on African diasporic, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian American, and/or Pacific Island history from 1776 to 1861.
Key Information: Fellows receive travel support to present their research at the SHEAR annual conference the following year.
Description
The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (SHEAR) offers DEI Research Fellowships to advance its mission of fostering research on “the rich complexity and enduring significance of the early American republic.” The program supports scholars examining African diasporic, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian American, and/or Pacific Island history from 1776 to 1861.
Fellowship funding supports research travel to archives and the purchase of microfilm, books, or other research-related materials. Additional support the following year enables fellows to travel to present their research at SHEAR’s annual conference. Scholars from underrepresented backgrounds, graduate students, recent post-graduates, and contingent faculty are strongly encouraged to apply.
