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

March 2, 2026

$3,000/month for 1–3 months; ~25–30 awards/year; in-residence in Philadelphia

Supports short-term, in-residence research at the APS Library & Museum using premier collections on American history, science, and Indigenous cultures.

Open to scholars in all fields; preference for applicants living 75+ miles from Philadelphia.

--- ## Description The American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum in Philadelphia offers short-term residential research fellowships to support scholars who require access to its extensive collections. These collections are recognized for their depth in documenting the American Revolution, the history of science from Newton to NASA, and Indigenous languages and cultures. The Library & Museum houses over 14 million manuscript pages, 275,000 bound volumes, 250,000 images, thousands of hours of audio, and thousands of artifacts and art objects. Fellows are expected to be in residence in Philadelphia for four to twelve consecutive weeks, depending on the length of the award. The APS supports research across all fields and maintains three major research centers: the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research, the Center for Digital Scholarship, and the David Center for the American Revolution. Comprehensive collection guides and finding aids are available online to assist with project planning. --- ## Due Dates - March 2, 2026: Application deadline (Apply online by March 2, 2026) Notifications are typically sent in May following the deadline. Fellowships may be started any day no earlier than June 1, 2026 and must be completed by May 31, 2027. --- ## Funding Amount - Stipend: $3,000 per month - Duration: Minimum 1 month, maximum 3 months (four to twelve consecutive weeks) - Number of Awards: Approximately 25–30 fellowships awarded annually - Stipend is paid after arrival in Philadelphia and is intended to defray the cost of residence. --- ## Eligibility - Open to scholars in all fields who demonstrate a need to use the APS Library & Museum collections. - Eligible applicants include: - Holders of a Ph.D. or equivalent - Ph.D. candidates who have passed their preliminary examinations and are working on dissertation research - Independent scholars with appropriate degrees (no current academic affiliation required) - U.S. citizens and international applicants - Preference is given to applicants residing 75 or more miles from Philadelphia. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the APS application portal. - Required materials: - Cover letter - Curriculum vitae - Two-page research proposal outlining the project's status and specific APS collections to be used - Two confidential letters of reference - Candidates can request their preferred duration of residency; final decisions are made by the Fellowship Committee. [Apply online here](https://apply.interfolio.com/174853) --- ## Additional Information - Fellows do not need to select precise dates for their residency upon application; there is flexibility within a one-year window after award notification. - Awards are considered taxable income; recipients are responsible for their own tax reporting. - For more information on the collections, visit the [APS Library & Museum Collections](https://www.amphilsoc.org/library). --- ## External Links - [Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships Program Page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/short-term-resident-research-fellowships) - [APS Library & Museum Collections](https://www.amphilsoc.org/library) - [Application Portal](https://apply.interfolio.com/174853) - [APS Grants and Fellowships Overview](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/fellowships) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 215-440-3400 | | Contact Form | [Contact APS](https://www.amphilsoc.org/contact) | | Address | 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 |

Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships - American Philosophical Society

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