Silas Palmer Fellowship
Forecasted
The Silas Palmer Fellowship from the Hoover Institution funds student research projects that require significant use of the Hoover Library & Archives’ unique collections.
Funder: Hoover Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; one-time, non-renewable; supports research visits of at least 10 days.
Summary: Supports U.S.-based undergraduate and graduate students conducting research that makes significant use of the Hoover Institution’s Library & Archives.
Key Information: Recipients must complete research and a summary report within one year; reapplication required if not completed in timeframe.
Description
The Silas Palmer Fellowship, administered by the Hoover Institution, provides funding for undergraduate and graduate students residing in the United States whose research projects require substantial use of the Hoover Institution’s Library & Archives. This fellowship is intended to foster original research rooted in direct engagement with the institution’s rare and unique archival collections. Recipients are expected to spend a minimum of ten days on-site at the Hoover Institution and to submit a post-visit summary report documenting their research outcomes.
