Suzanne and Caleb Loring Research Fellowship
Forecasted
The Suzanne and Caleb Loring Research Fellowship funds Civil War research using the extensive collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society and Boston Athenaeum.
Funder: Massachusetts Historical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: $6,000 stipend for four weeks of research at each institution (MHS and Boston Athenaeum)
Summary: Supports research on the Civil War using the extensive collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Boston Athenaeum.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
The Suzanne and Caleb Loring Research Fellowship is jointly administered by the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) and the Boston Athenaeum. It supports scholars investigating the American Civil War, its origins, and its consequences, with a focus on projects that utilize the unique resources of both institutions. The Athenaeum offers unparalleled Civil War collections, including the nation’s largest holdings of Confederate states imprints, while the MHS provides extensive manuscript materials such as diaries, correspondence, and documents related to black regiments and the U.S. Sanitary Commission. The fellowship encourages innovative scholarship that deepens understanding of this pivotal era in American history.
