Fellowship in American Jewish Studies
Fellowship in American Jewish Studies supports doctoral and postdoctoral scholars researching American Jewish history at YIVO, with priority for Jewish labor studies, and sharing their work in a public lecture.
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Funder: YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Application deadline, 2027–2028)
Funding Amounts: $7,000 combined stipend for three months of research
Summary: Supports doctoral and postdoctoral research in American Jewish history at YIVO, with special consideration for Jewish labor movement studies.
Key Information: Fellows must conduct research at the YIVO Library and Archives and deliver a public lecture.
Description
The Fellowship in American Jewish Studies supports doctoral and postdoctoral research in American Jewish history at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. Special consideration is given to scholars studying some aspect of the Jewish labor movement. Funding is provided by the Family of Mendel and Natalie Racolin and The Rose and Isidore Drench Memorial Fellowship.
The fellowship supports a three-month research period at the YIVO Library and Archives and includes a public lecture presenting the fellow’s work. It is part of YIVO’s Max Weinreich Center Research Fellowships, which support scholarly use of the institute’s library and archival collections.
