Summer Graduate Student Research Fellowships
Three-month fellowships for early-career graduate students to conduct independent Holocaust research and receive mentorship at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum's Mandel Center.
Funder: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000/month stipend for three months (total $15,000) plus travel allowance for non-local awardees
Summary: Three-month fellowships for early-career graduate students to conduct Holocaust research, develop projects, and receive mentorship at the Mandel Center.
Key Information: For master’s or first-year PhD students at North American institutions; all disciplines welcome.
Description
The Summer Graduate Student Research Fellowships at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies provide early-career graduate students with the opportunity to undertake a three-month research residency at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. Fellows engage in independent scholarly research, test ideas, share findings, explore methodological processes, and develop project frameworks with guidance from a staff mentor. The program includes participation in training seminars on Holocaust-related topics and research methods, as well as access to the Museum’s extensive collections and educational programs.
