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Aha research grants.

Each year, the American Historical Association awards several research grants with the aim of advancing the study and exploration of history in a diverse number of subject areas. All grants are awarded in June and may be used anytime in the subsequent 15 months for expenses related to furthering research in progress. Grants may be used for travel to a library or archive; microfilming, photography, or photocopying; borrowing or access fees; and similar research expenses—a list of purposes that is meant to be merely illustrative, not exhaustive (other expenses, such as child care, can be included). The deadline for research grant applications is February 15 .

Eligibility: Only AHA members are eligible to apply for AHA research grants. Preference will be given to advanced doctoral students, nontenured faculty, and unaffiliated scholars and to those with specific research needs such as the completion of a project or discrete segment thereof. Please note: Within a five-year period, no individual is eligible to receive more than a combined total of $1,500 from all AHA research grants. In addition, although an individual can apply for multiple grants, they can only receive one research grant in a given year.

For questions, please contact the Prize Administrator .

Albert J. Beveridge Grant

The Albert J. Beveridge Grant for Research in the Western Hemisphere supports research in the history of the United States, Canada, and Latin America; individual grants do not exceed $1,000. See the list of past recipients .

Michael Kraus Research Grant

The Michael Kraus Research Grant in colonial American history, with particular reference to the intercultural aspects of American and European relations, offers cash awards of up to $800. See the list of past recipients .

LGBTQ History Research Grant

The LGBTQ History Research Grant offers grants of up to $500 for new and continuing research in LGBTQ history, available to scholars working in all temporal and geographic fields. past recipients .-->

Littleton-Griswold Grant

The Littleton-Griswold Grant offers grants of up to $1,000 for research in US legal history and in the general field of law and society, broadly defined. See the list of past recipients .

Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant

The Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant supports research in the history of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Individual grants will not exceed $1,500. See the list of past recipients .

Fellowships

Fellowships in aerospace history.

The Fellowships in Aerospace History , supported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ), annually fund research projects from six to nine months. Proposals of advanced research in history related to all aspects of aerospace, from the earliest human interest in flight to the present, are eligible, including cultural and intellectual history, economic history, history of law and public policy, and history of science, engineering, and management. The fellowships are open to applicants who hold a doctoral degree in history or a closely related field, or who are enrolled in and have completed all course work for a doctoral degree-granting program. Preference is given to applicants in early stages of their careers. NASA provides funds to the American Historical Association and to the History of Science Society to allow both associations to award fellowships. The stipend is $21,890 for each fellowship. Three fellowships are offered each academic year; applications will be entered into consideration for all three fellowships. See the list of past recipients .

Annual Meeting Grants

The AHA annual meeting is the largest gathering of historians from across the discipline, and it offers many opportunities to build a professional network, enhance teaching skills, learn about the latest research, and participate in discussions about issues affecting the discipline. The AHA offers the following grants and fellowships to help graduate students, early career, and un/underemployed historians to attend the annual meeting. Only members of the Association are eligible to apply.

Child Care Grants

The Association offers 10 grants of up to $250 to assist AHA members who have child-care costs during the meeting. The grants are intended to help offset the cost of child care, enabling attendees with dependent children to attend the meeting. History graduate students, early career historians, and contingent faculty are eligible; priority will go to those who are on the program.

AHA Council Annual Meeting Travel Grants

In 2015, the AHA Council established a fund to subsidize graduate student attendance at the AHA annual meeting and expanded the program to include un/underemployed historians in 2020. Applicants in any major or minor field of study, regardless of participation in the meeting program, will be considered. Grant amounts are recommended annually by the executive director based on the fund balance and range between $200–$400. Applications are accepted each fall. See the list of past recipients .

Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants

The Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants are awarded annually to support travel to the AHA annual meeting for graduate students who include world history among their major or minor fields of academic study. Grantees enrolled at a university in the state of Hawaii will receive twice the standard grant amount. Grant amounts are recommended annually by the executive director based on the fund balance and range between $200–$400. Applications are accepted each fall. See the list of past recipients .

Dorothy Rosenberg Phi Beta Kappa Annual Meeting Travel Grants

Established in 2013 at the bequest of Dorothy Rosenberg and in collaboration with the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the Dorothy Rosenberg Phi Beta Kappa Annual Meeting Travel Grants are awarded annually to help defray travel expenses incurred by graduate students attending the annual meeting. Graduate student applicants in any major or minor field, regardless of participation in the meeting program, will be considered. Successful applicants will be awarded travel subsidies of up to $400 each. See the list of past recipients .

National Institute of Social Sciences Annual Meeting Travel Grants

Established in 2019 by the members of the National Institute of Social Sciences , the National Institute of Social Sciences Annual Meeting Travel Grants are awarded to help defray travel expenses incurred by graduate students attending the AHA annual meeting. Graduate student applicants in any major or minor field of history will be considered. Successful applicants will be awarded travel subsidies of up to $400 each. Preference will be given to graduate students participating in the meeting program. Applications are accepted each fall. See the list of past recipients .

James G. Stofer Annual Meeting Travel Grants

Established in 2022, the James G. Stofer Fund provides grants to support the participation of community college and public high school teachers in AHA activities and programs. Community college and public high school faculty applicants, who are members of the Association, will be considered for the Stofer Annual Meeting Travel Grants, regardless of participation in the program. Successful applicants will be awarded travel subsidies of up to $400 each. past recipients .-->

Special Grants

Aha-neh sharp grants.

The AHA’s Grants to Sustain and Advance the Work of Historical Organizations Program provides $2.5 million to support dozens of small history-related organizations adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants, ranging from $10,000 to $75,000, fund short-term projects that explore new ideas or build on experiments initiated during the pandemic—from virtual programming or online publications to using new technologies or expanding audiences and accessibility. We encourage proposals for both ambitious new initiatives as well as smaller projects that address problems that have arisen because of the pandemic.

Historians Relief Fund

To assist un/underemployed historians who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, the AHA has established $500 emergency grants that can be used to cover unexpected expenses related to this crisis. Only AHA members are eligible to apply.

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Fellowships

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THE DEADLINE FOR THIS CYCLE HAS PASSED.

Updated guidelines will be posted in advance of the next deadline. In the meantime, please use these guidelines to get a sense of what is involved in assembling an application.

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If you receive a “Bad Request” error message when you click the red “Apply” button in Grants.gov, it is possible you need to set up an individual profile. See Creating an ‘Individual’ Profile in Grants.gov for more information.

NEH Fellowships are competitive awards granted to individual scholars pursuing projects that embody exceptional research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing. Applications must clearly articulate a project’s value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both.

Fellowships provide recipients time to conduct research or to produce books, monographs, peer-reviewed articles, e-books, digital materials, translations with annotations or a critical apparatus, or critical editions resulting from previous research. Projects may be at any stage of development.

NEH invites research applications from scholars in all disciplines, and it encourages submissions from independent scholars and junior scholars.

Applicants interested in research projects that are either born digital or require mainly digital expression and digital publication are encouraged to apply instead for  Fellowships for Digital Publication .

Note about Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence This grant program is one of ten NEH programs that are part of NEH’s  Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence  initiative, which is encouraging research on the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI. To learn more about the initiative,  please see our page about the AI initiative .

2024 NEH Fellowships Webinar

A free online information session will be held on  February 14, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time . A recording will be provided. The webinar introduces the program, describes the application process and eligibility criteria, and offers application writing suggestions. It consists of a 45-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Close captions are provided. 

Please register for this webinar  here .  

Read the notice of funding opportunity to ensure you understand all the expectations and restrictions for projects delivered under this program and are prepared to write the most effective application.

Application Materials

Fellowships Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2024 (PDF)

Fellowships Grants.gov application package

Program Resources

Fellowships Frequently Asked Questions, 2024 (PDF)

List of recently funded Fellowships

Sample Application Narratives

The narrative samples below are not intended to serve as models, but to give applicants a sense of how a successful application might be crafted. Note that the format might have been changed since these applications were submitted. Follow the guidelines in the currently posted Notice of Funding Opportunity to ensure that your application is complete and eligible.

African Studies and Anthropology, Children of the Soil: The Politics of Built Forms, Labor, and Anticipatory Landscapes in Urban Madagascar

American Literature, Poetry and Community in Auden and Others

American Studies, A Cultural History of the 1950s Calypso Craze in the United States

Architecture, Materialized: The Global Life of Steel

Asian Studies, A Chinese Man-of-Letters in an Age of Industrial Capitalism: Chen Diexian (1879-1940)

Asian Studies (Translation Project), An Edition and Translation of Tarikh-i Hamidi, a 19th-Century Uyghur History of Eurasia

British Literature, Paper Art and Craft: Victorian Writers and Their Materials

Classics, Ovid’s Homer: Tradition, Authority, and Epic Reception

Comparative Literature, Moroccan Literature and the Memory of Medieval Muslim Iberia

Comparative Literature, The Aesthetic Cold War: Decolonization and Global Literature

European History, Emigration from Eastern Europe to the United States, 1889-1989

German Studies (includes new work plan format), Disinformation and the Illustrierter Beobachter, 1926–1945

History of Science, Inside-Out Earth: Residual Governance Under Extreme Conditions

Italian Literature (Translation Project), 'The First Novel Specially Written for Women'- Jacopo Caviceo's Peregrino (1508)

Latin American Studies, The Creole Circus and the Theater in Argentina and Uruguay, 1860-1910

Latin American Studies, Reading Programs, Cultural Engagement, and Civic Participation in Latin America

Legal History (includes new work plan format), Ordering Property- A Global History of Maritime Prize Law, 1498-1916

Media Studies, A Cultural History of American Color Television

Medieval Studies, Secrecy and Divinity in Early English Literature

Middle Eastern Studies, The Formation of Islamic Civilization, 1040-1194

Music History and Criticism, The Comedians of the King

Political Science, Tocqueville on Religion and Democracy

Religious Studies, Temples of Humanity: A Religious History of American Secularism

Russian History, Europe's Russian Colonies: Tsarist Subjects Abroad and the Quest for Freedom in the 19th Century

U.S. History, African Americans who Returned to the United States from Canada after the Civil War

U.S. History, Choctaw Confederates: The American Civil War in Indian Country

U.S. History (work plan only), Old Age in the Wake of the American Revolution

U.S. History, Race, Liberty, and Policing before the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

U.S. History, The Mutiny on the Hermione and American Political Culture

U.S. History, Voices of the Enslaved: Love, Labor, and Longing in French Louisiana

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You will receive a confirmation from Grants.gov when you’ve successfully submitted your application. Subsequently, you will receive up to five more notices confirming different stages in the application process. Verify that you have received all confirmations. Note that email filters may send these messages to your spam or junk folder.

NEH will request letters of reference from your recommenders approximately seven to ten days after the application deadline. You will be notified by email when each of your letters of reference has been received. Once you receive final confirmation of receipt from Grants.gov, you may check the status of your letters by logging in to the secure area of NEH’s website . Enter your NEH application number and your Grants.gov tracking number. You will be able to see the names and e-mail addresses of your letter writers and whether their letters have arrived. If necessary, you may send reminders to your letter writers (including the upload link) from this site. You are responsible for ensuring that your letter writers have received the solicitations from NEH and submitted their letters.

Program Statistics

Examples of projects funded by this grant program.

The Life of American Author Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Leonard Bernstein and the Theater

The Public Library in the Life of the American People, 1850-2000

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Fellowships at NMAH

Are you looking for opportunities for independent study and research that make use of American history experts, facilities and collections under the advice of a Smithsonian advisor?  The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) offers formal fellowships to qualified applicants!

Margaret S. Vining and Barton C. Hacker Fellowship in Women's Military History

Lemelson center fellowship program, smithsonian institution fellowships.

The Division of Military History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) is pleased to accept applications for the 2024-25 Margaret S. Vining and Barton C. Hacker Fellowship in Women’s Military History.

The theme for this year’s fellowship is “From Combat to Haute Couture.” The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in gender and dress which is anchored in Military History collections but may involve comparative study in other costume and textile collections in the Museum and across the Smithsonian. 

About the Fellowship

The Vining and Hacker Fellowship offers access to a range of resources, including Smithsonian staff, NMAH’s military history collections and research files, access to collections across the Smithsonian, and office space in NMAH. 

The Fellowship offers $20,000 to pre-doctoral candidates and $28,000 to post-doctoral or professional candidates, who work on independent research projects that substantially use Military History collections at NMAH. Fellowship tenure is negotiable, as the Fellow may choose to complete their work during a single 6-month residency working primarily at the museum, or to distribute the equivalent number of hours over a 9 or 10-month term, either at fewer hours per week or in multiple shorter periods working primarily at the museum. Fellows are encouraged to make a presentation of their work to colleagues at NMAH at some point during their tenure. 

For a comprehensive catalog of objects, manuscripts, images, and research materials available at the NMAH (and other Smithsonian units), see the Smithsonian's Collections Search Center .

Eligibility

The Fellow is expected to reside in the Washington, DC area and work at least three days per week in the museum or a related collection during their Fellowship period(s). Pre-doctoral graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and other professionals who have completed relevant advanced training are invited to apply. Undergraduates and Smithsonian staff are not eligible. 

Fellowship Stipends

All stipends are subject to tax; non-US applicants should inquire about visa status and tax implications. Stipends are based on the understanding that the Fellow may choose to complete their work during a single 6-month residency working primarily at the museum, or to distribute the equivalent number of hours over a 9 or 10-month term.

• Pre-doctoral candidates: $20,000
• Post-doctoral or professional candidates: $28,000

Application Details

Applications should be submitted via the Smithsonian's Online Academic Appointment (SOLAA) database and are due by 5 PM EST on Monday, February 27, 2024 . Only complete applications will be considered, which must include: 

• a 2-page CV or resumé 
• a 2-page statement that summarizes the proposed project, its current state and plan for completion, and how Military History and other collections at NMAH will substantially contribute to it 
• one writing sample (maximum 30 pages, not including notes) 
• a timeline for the tenure of the proposed Fellowship period 
• two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the project  

Applicants must apply through the Smithsonian OnLine Academic Appointment system (SOLAA) .  

• From the SOLAA homepage, click the link that reads: Don't have an Account? Create an Account.
• For Program Category select Fellowship/Other Academic Appointment .
• For Office/Museum/Research Center select National Museum of American History.
• For Program Status select All .
• Click Search. You will see a result set of various fellowship programs.
• Find the Margaret S. Vining and Barton C. Hacker Fellowship in Women's Military History and click Apply Now .
• On the following confirmation screen, click Continue Application .
• Proceed with entering your information and uploading your documents. For Year of Program Competition, please select 2024 .

All application materials will be made available to the Office of Curatorial Affairs, Division of Military History staff and its selection committee, which may include outside readers. The Vining and Hacker Fellowship is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or national origin.

Deadline : Applications must be submitted via SOLAA by by 5 PM EST on Monday, February 27, 2024.

**Note: Get your application uploaded early! Several academic appointment programs across the Smithsonian have applications due during the end of February, and because of high user volumes, the SOLAA website may exhibit poor performance during our application deadline. Please plan ahead!

Program-specific questions should be directed to Kenneth Cohen, Chair of Military History and Curator of Early American History, at [email protected] . Application questions should be directed to Caroline Fiertz, Interns & Fellows Program Manager, at [email protected] .  

Smithsonian resources : More information about Smithsonian collections and staff can be found on the following websites:

• NMAH Collections (objects)
• NMAH Archives Center Collections (manuscripts, photographs, films, oral histories)
• NMAH Staff , including Division of Military History Staff
• Smithsonian Collections Search Center
• Smithsonian Institution Libraries
• Other Smithsonian museums  and research centers

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.   The information shared below is for potential applications to reference for future planning purposes; it is not a current recruitment announcement.

The Lemelson Center Fellowship Program  supports projects that present creative approaches to the study of invention and innovation in American society. These include, but are not limited to, historical research and documentation projects resulting in dissertations, publications, exhibitions, educational initiatives, documentary films, or other multimedia products.

The program provides access to the expertise of the Smithsonian's  research staff  and the vast invention and technology collections of the National Museum of American History (NMAH). The  NMAH Archives Center  documents both individuals and firms across a range of time periods and subject areas. Representative collections include the Western Union Telegraph Company Records, ca. 1840–1994 and the Earl S. Tupper Papers, documenting Tupper, and his invention, Tupperware. In addition, the NMAH Library offers long runs of historical technology serials like  Scientific American  and  American Machinist , and the  American Trade Literature collection , which includes 300,000 catalogs, technical manuals, and advertising brochures for some 30,000 firms, primarily from 1880–1945. For a comprehensive catalog of objects, manuscripts, images, and research materials available at the NMAH (and other Smithsonian units), see the  Smithsonian Collections Search Center .

Topics:  The Lemelson Center invites all applications covering the broad spectrum of research topics in the history of technology, invention, and innovation. However, the Center especially encourages proposals that align with one (or more) of its strategic research and programmatic areas, including 1) projects that illuminate inventors from diverse backgrounds or any inventions and technologies associated with under-represented groups, such as women, minorities, LGBTQ, and the disabled; (2) projects exploring innovation in sports and sports technology; or (3) projects that explore the broader ecosystem of individuals and institutions that support inventors, including inventors' professional organizations; angel investors, venture capitalists, and financiers; incubators and entrepreneurial coaches; patent agents and IP attorneys; product designers, manufacturers, and marketers; and bankruptcy-liquidation specialists.  

Eligibility:  The Center annually awards two to three fellowships to pre-doctoral graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and other professionals (e.g. authors, journalists, attorneys) who have completed some advanced training (e.g. usually an MA or JD, but please inquire if you have questions). Undergraduates and Smithsonian staff should not apply. Fellows are expected to reside in the Washington, DC area, to participate in the Center's activities, and to make a presentation of their work to colleagues at the Museum.

Awards:  Fellowship tenure is based upon the applicants’ stated needs (and available funding) up to a maximum of 10 weeks. All stipends are subject to tax; non-US applicants should inquire about visa status and tax implications. Stipends for 2020–2021 were:

• Pre-doctoral: $750/week
• Post-doctoral/Professional: $1,000/week

Application:  Learn how to apply by checking out their fellowship website here!

Each year dozens of fellows, working on a variety of research topics, find a home at the National Museum of American History. They are selected by the Smithsonian's Office of Academic Appointments and Internships  (OAAI), which issues announcements, asks the appropriate curator to review the incoming proposals, and then refers the proposal to a special committee to make the final determination about awards. These decisions are based on the candidates' academic standing, scholarly competence, experience, and the suitability of the proposed research project of study.

During their fellowship tenure, fellows are advised by museum staff and have access to the museum's libraries, archives, and many other resources depending on the nature of their research. Fellows are encouraged to give a presentation on their research as part of the weekly Tuesday colloquium series here at NMAH. At the completion of their appointment, fellows take their work with them.

There are so many different fellowship opportunities at the Smithsonian! Learn more about different Smithsonian fellowship opportunities here , and find out the fellowship application deadlines here ! Might we recommend perusing the  Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program page ? Not sure who you'd want to ask to be your NMAH fellowship advisor? Check out our different teams (including museum staff's bios) on our website to see who might be a great advisor for your research. Applicants should consult with their potential Smithsonian advisors early in the application process to discuss specific research needs and collections availability.

Have questions about fellowship funding, visas, tax information, and more?  Check out OAAI's general information on the SI fellowships here.

Graduate Research Fellowship Program

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM.. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

As the oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the GRFP has a long history of selecting recipients who achieve high levels of success in their future academic and professional careers. The reputation of the GRFP follows recipients and often helps them become life-long leaders that contribute significantly to both scientific innovation and teaching. Past fellows include numerous Nobel Prize winners, former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu, Google founder, Sergey Brin and  Freakonomics  co-author, Steven Levitt.

Fellows share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected. Fellowships provide the student with a three-year annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $16,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), as well as access to opportunities for professional development available to NSF-supported graduate students. Fellowships may only be used for an eligible graduate degree program at an academic institution accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US, its territories, possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

NSF Fellows are anticipated to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. These individuals are crucial to maintaining and advancing the nation’s technological infrastructure and national security as well as contributing to the economic well-being of society at large.

So that the nation can build fully upon the strength and creativity of a diverse society, the Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Women, under-represented minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The fellowship is competitive, and those planning to apply should devote a sincere effort to their application. See the  Applicants  section for more information.

The Graduate Research Fellowship Program History

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is the country’s oldest fellowship program that directly supports graduate students in various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields. In March 1951,  Alan T. Waterman , the chief scientist at the Office of Naval Research, was appointed by President Truman to become the first Director of the National Science Foundation.  Waterman defined the Foundation’s policy role as “one of advocating a research support program, improving government-university relations, and compiling reliable information on scientific research and manpower.” In 1951, Congress appropriated only $151,000 for the agency to start administrative operations. GRFP was established as the first program in the foundation’s history, to encourage individuals to pursue graduate education in science. In developing the program, graduate school was targeted as the academic level most likely to quickly produce scientists and engineers who could contribute to scientific accomplishments and innovation in the U.S.

Since 1952, NSF has funded over 70,000 Graduate Research Fellowships out of more than 500,000 applicants.  Currently, 42 Fellows have gone on to become Nobel laureates, and more than 450 have become members of the National Academy of Sciences.  In addition, the Graduate Research Fellowship Program has a high rate of doctorate degree completion, with more than 70 percent of students completing their doctorates within 11 years.

Learn more  about the history of the National Science Foundation.

National Science Board Members, July 1951.

(left to right) First Row: Dr. John W. Davis, Dr. Sophie B. Aberle, Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, Dr. James B. Conant, Dr. Alan T. Waterman, Dr. Gerty T. Cori, The Rev. Patrick H. Yancey

Standing Row: Dr. Marston Morse, Dr. E.C. Stakman, Dr. Chester I. Barnard, Dr. Paul M. Gross, Dr. Frederick A. Middlebush, Dr. Joseph C. Morris, Dr. James A. Reyniers, Dr. O.W. Hyman, Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Dr. Robert F. Loeb, Dr. Robert P. Barnes, Dr. George D. Humphrey, Dr. A.A. Potter, Mr. Charles Dollard.

Credit:  NSF Collection

http://www.nsf.gov/about/history/overview-50.jsp

Grants & Fellowships

History of science dissertation fellowship in history of science and allied fields.

We invite applications for History of Science Dissertation Fellowship Grant in the History of Science, and allied fields such as history of medicine, technology, and environment, the history of the philosophy of science, and contemporary study of science, technology, and medicine that also has a historical component. This grant will specifically fund dissertation writing and research for up to one year. Priority is given to students in their final year of graduate study, but we will also consider partial funding for students who are in the early stages of writing and still completing dissertation research.

Please send a 3-4 page proposal describing your dissertation, including the stage you are at with writing and research, and three letters of recommendation. Applications should be submitted to Rosemary Rogers (rrogers at stanford.edu) starting March 1 and due by April 16th. (Not offered 2024)

History of Science Research Grants

We invite applications for History of Science Research Grant in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. Grants will specifically fund pre-dissertation research, conferences and language training essential for the completion of doctoral work in the above mentioned fields. Amounts awarded will range from $1000 to a maximum of $2500.

Please send a one-page proposal describing the project you wish to undertake with an itemized budget. Applications should be submitted to Rosemary Rogers (rrogers at stanford.edu) starting March 1st and due by April 16th. Awards will be announced by May 1st.

John McCaskey Undergraduate Fellow

The John McCaskey Undergraduate Fellowship was established in 2011 with a generous gift by previous History and Philosophy PhD student John McCaskey for undergraduate students who wish to get involved in current research projects, working with HPST faculty, postdocs and graduate students the fields of History of Science or Philosophy of Science. Awards of up to $1000 will be announced by May 1st.

Award applications should be submitted to Rosemary Rogers (rrogers at stanford.edu) starting in late December and before March 15 of the following year.

Other external opportunities for History of Science Funding

• HSS: The History of Science Society
• SHOT: The Society for the History of Technology
• American Association for History of Medicine
• PSA: Philosophy of Science Society
• Huntington Library Fellowships
• Linda Hall Library Fellowships
• Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
• Consortium in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine

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Fellowships

Our Fellows are an essential part of the IHR's vibrant research community. We run an extensive programme of fellowships which supports historians at all career stages. Our fellows play an important role in the Institute's intellectual and academic life - as researchers, teachers and supervisors, and organisers of conferences and other events.

The Institute also offers a number of annual awards, bursaries and prizes to enable and reward high-quality research. 

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Ihr fellowships, awards, bursaries and prizes, early career research fellows.

Each year the Institute is home to over 20 Early Career Fellows. Early Career Research Fellowships range from 6 to 24 months in duration. They provide financial support for early career historians completing a PhD or undertaking post-doctoral research.

Senior Fellows

The IHR also appoints Senior Fellows and includes many distinguished historians among its current senior fellowship. Senior Fellows are leading figures who are recognised for their research or the promotion of history as a discipline.

Honorary Fellows

Honorary Fellowships recognise outstanding achievement in the promotion of history, scholarship, research and/or academic leadership over a considerable period of time.

Individuals who have made an outstanding contribution as staff members to the Institute of Historical Research have also been made Honorary Fellows . Honorary Fellowships are no longer offered, but current Honorary Fellows remain Fellows for life. 

Associate Fellows 

The Institute also offers an institutional affiliation for historians involved in active research in history, or who contribute to historical studies more broadly.  Associate Fellowships are intended to enable wider collaboration on issues relevant to the study of history and its importance in society.

Alumni Fellows

Alumni Fellows are former PhD students and Junior Fellows who seek an academic institution having completed their time at the IHR.

Awards, bursaries and prizes

The Institute also offers a range of Awards, Bursaries and Prizes , open to historians of differing career stages and research interests. Many of these awards are available through benefactions and gifts, or in partnership with learned societies and education foundations.

Our awards and bursaries support historical research and publishing. Our prizes acknowledge excellence in writing and presentation, with a focus on work by early career historians.

Research Partners

Our Research Partners are historians working in partner organisations, whose research is aligned with the Institute's academic strategy

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Early Career Fellowships

IHR Early Career Research Fellowships provide funding to enable early career historians to complete a doctorate or to undertake post-doctoral research.

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The IHR's Senior Fellowship is comprised of leading historians recognised for their research and the promotion of history.

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The David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History awards research fellowships annually. These fellowships support new research related to the White House, its occupants, workers, staff, and/or its fine and decorative arts collections. Early career scholars, as well as doctoral candidates and students, are encouraged to apply.

Meet Our Current Research Fellows

American University

The White House Historical Association – American University (WHHA-AU) Public History Fellowship program was established in 2014. By partnering with American University’s Master of Arts in Public History Program, the Association offers full-time graduate students the opportunity to work with our organization during the academic year.

Previous fellows have pursued public history careers at the Maryland Historical Society, History Associates, The Society of the Cincinnati, Gallagher & Associates, and The White House Historical Association.

The University of Alabama

The White House Historical Association – University of Alabama (WHHA-UA) summer internship was established in 2020. By partnering with Alabama’s History Department, the Association offers one full-time student, undergraduate or graduate, the opportunity to work with our organization during the summer.

The Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship

The Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Print Journalism at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication was established in 2006 at Mr. Sidey’s alma mater, Iowa State University, by the White House Historical Association and Mr. David M. Rubenstein. Click here to learn more about the Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships

Postdoctoral fellowships provide opportunities for talented early-career scholars to spend a dedicated period of time pursuing their research with access to Harvard’s world-renowned resources.

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​ The Postdoctoral Fellowship program invests in future leaders in academia—political scientists, anthropologists, historians, and humanists, among others—who generate big ideas that spark new conversations and deep insights about the region. 

Postdoctoral Fellows are selected on a highly competitive basis and serve a full-time, 9-month term in residence. During that period, we aim to give fellows an intellectual home where they have the time, space, and resources to pursue their research; a community where they can learn from one another; opportunities to engage with others at Harvard; and chances to contribute to the longer-term agenda of the Davis Center. 

During the fellowship, many postdoctoral fellows turn their manuscript into a book, present their research to the Davis Center community, and interact with colleagues at the Davis Center and academic departments at Harvard. As a fellow, you will encounter rich experiences and meaningful connections that will endure well beyond the fellowship year. Past postdoctoral fellows report that full access to Harvard Library  and the  Davis Center Collection at Fung Library  is invaluable to their research. 

Eligibility & Benefits

• 9-month, full time, in-residence fellowships 
• $48,750 stipend with an additional $2,500 research stipend
• Eligible for employee benefits (including subsidized health insurance)
• Eligible applicants will have completed their Ph.D. (or equivalent) between September 2019 and September 2024
• Research proposals must be on topics related to the studies of Russia and/or Eurasia

If you do not currently meet the eligibility requirements, consider applying for affiliation via the  Visiting Scholars program  or Center Associates program . 

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Two fellowships are awarded annually: the Postdoctoral Fellowship in History and the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literature and Culture.

The call for applications for AY 2024-2025 is now closed. Final decisions will be announced in late March 2024.

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Learn more  about the current academic year's postdoctoral fellows and their research. 

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The Davis Center community was fantastic. I am especially grateful to the graduate students and junior researchers who were there at the same time as me. It felt like a real community where we supported each other and helped each other with research questions, professional tips, etc. The Center's fellows gave incredibly helpful feedback when I gave my first mock job talks in the seminar. I co-organized a conference during my postdoc and the Davis Center staff went above and beyond in advising and offering administrative support. Also the Davis Center offices are beautiful and very conducive to working!

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Short-term Research Fellowships

Important information for 2024-2025 fellowship cycle.

Deadline Extended for New Fellowship: The Massachusetts Historical Society announces a new short-term (6-week) fellowship for the 2024 selection season. Sponsored by the Algonquin Club Foundation, the fellowship carries a stipend of $5,000. The deadline has been extended to 21 May 2024. You can find more information about this fellowship here . Apply here with your application materials.

The MHS will accept fellowship applications for the 2024-2025 cycle. The MHS reserves the right to offer entirely remote fellowships, to restrict research visits to appointment schedules or certain months, or any other such restrictions as are necessary during, and in the wake of COVID-19. We strongly encourage all short-term fellowship applicants to carefully review their application questions well in advance of the deadline and to reach out with any questions or concerns. Note that preference will still be given to the strongest applications. The additional information collected will help determine the terms each award during these unusual times.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Assistant Director of Research, Cassie Cloutier ( [email protected] ), with any additional questions or concerns.

The MHS will offer more than 20 short-term research fellowships in 2024. Most grants will provide a stipend of $3,000 for four weeks of research at the Society sometime between 1 July 2024, and 30 June 2025. Short-term awards are open to independent scholars, advanced graduate students, and holders of the Ph.D. or the equivalent. Applicants who do not reside in the U.S. must indicate their citizenship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or already hold the J-1 or F-1 visa (or equivalent documents) AND a U.S. taxpayer identification number. The MHS cannot sponsor visas for researchers. Foreign nationals must consult with MHS staff about their eligibility to receive a stipend before submitting an application.

Fellowships to Be Awarded in the Next Cycle

Abigail Bowen Wright Fellowship The Abigail Bowen Wright Fellowship supports projects pertaining to the long twentieth century.

African American Studies Fellowship This award will support research at the Massachusetts Historical Society in African American History. Past recipients

Andrew Oliver Research Fellowship This fellowship will support research in the Society's collections of portraits, engravings, silhouettes, and other graphic materials. Past recipients

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships The Society will appoint approximately nine Mellon fellows. Any project for which the Society's collections are appropriate is eligible for consideration. Past recipients

Benjamin F. Stevens Fellowship This award supports research on any aspect of the history of New England. Past recipients

C. Conrad & Elizabeth H. Wright Fellowship The C. Conrad and Elizabeth H. Wright Fellowship supports research in the Society's holdings on any aspect of American religious history. Past recipients

Elizabeth Woodman Wright Fellowship The Elizabeth Woodman Wright Fellowship supports projects on any aspect of the relationship between Massachusetts and the rest of the world.

Fellowship to support the study of social and cultural club life in Boston Supported by the Algonquin Club Foundation

Kenneth and Carol Hills Fellowship in Colonial History This fellowship supports research in the colonial period with preference given to digital history topics. Past recipients

Louis Leonard Tucker Alumni Fellowships Due to the generosity of past fellowship recipients, the Society will appoint at least one Alumni Fellow. Any project for which the Society's collections are appropriate is eligible for consideration. Past recipients Malcolm and Mildred Freiberg Fellowship This award supports research relating to reading and publishing. Past recipients

Mary B. Wright Environmental History Fellowship The grant supports research in the Society’s holdings on all aspects of its subject broadly defined, including, but not limited to, the history of agriculture, climate and society, the environment and the economy, environmental activism, environmental education, environmental literature, outdoor recreation, public health, and public policy. Past recipients

Marc Friedlaender Fellowship Documentary editing projects and research on the Adams family receive priority for this award. Past recipients

Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Fellowship The grant supports research projects pertaining to the era of the American Revolution. Past recipients

Military Historical Society of Massachusetts Fellowship The grant supports the study of military history in any form. Past recipients

Ruth R. & Alyson R. Miller Fellowships These awards are to encourage research in women's history. Past recipients

Society of Colonial Wars / Samuel Victor Constant Fellowship This fellowship supports research in any topic in the Colonial Period, with a preference for military topics.

W.B.H. Dowse Fellowships The Society's W.B.H. Dowse Fund will provide support for two scholars studying the history of colonial New England. Past recipients

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Apply here with the below materials.

• A cover letter.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A project proposal approximately 1,000 words in length. The proposal should include: a) a description of the project; b) a statement explaining the historiographical significance of the project; c) an indication of the specific MHS collections the applicant wishes to consult.
• A short project description approximately 100 words in length.
• Applicants who do NOT hold a Ph.D.: One letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with your work and with the project being proposed. Please note that the letter is due at the application deadline. You may initiate your recommendation request through our application portal at any time - you do not need to wait until your application is complete.

Please submit only one application; applicants will automatically be considered for all short-term fellowships for which they are eligible.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 1 March 2024.

Please direct questions to [email protected] , (617) 646-0577. Stay informed about fellowship deadlines and follow all our other activities on Twitter @MHS_Research .

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Guidelines for the Waco F. Childers Jr. Research Fellowship in History

The Department of History, Furman University

The Department of History is pleased to offer students funding in order to facilitate a research project in collaboration with a history faculty member. Through the generosity of Waco F. Childers Jr. and friends who have donated to the fund, the Waco F. Childers Jr. Research Fellowship in History will fund one or more students up to $5000. The Fellowship is competitive. Applications will be reviewed by the members of the Waco F. Childers Jr. Subcommittee in the Department of History. They will make recommendations to the Chair of the Department of History, who makes the final selections. The stipulations of the fund indicate that “priority will be given to History majors,” but non-History majors are eligible to apply.

According to the fund’s guidelines, successful applicants “will conduct collaborative research with a professor in the Department of History.” The nature of that collaboration is left generously open-ended. One type of collaboration might involve a student serving as a mentee to a faculty mentor’s research program. An alternative variant might involve the student pursuing their own research agenda, with the faculty mentor serving as more of an independent-study advisor.

The range of fundable expenses include, but are not limited to: fellowship/stipend support for the student; research-related travel to archives, or any other relevant destinations; and material and supply costs related to the project. Not covered are costs for the faculty mentor, e.g. a faculty stipend, or faculty travel. The faculty member will receive a $1500 stipend from the Office of Undergraduate Research for serving as a research mentor for one summer. If the duration of the mentorship extends beyond the summer, additional stipend support for the faculty can be negotiated with the Chair of History and the members of the Waco Childers Jr. Subcommittee.

Prospective applicants are invited to think creatively about how the Childers Fellowship can support a research agenda. Receipt of the Childers Fellowship does not preclude an applicant from seeking additional support elsewhere. However, that additional support cannot cover the same expenses. If an applicant receives additional support after the Childers Fellowship has been awarded, the applicant is required to inform the Chair of History. The Childers Subcommittee will consider a revised application with an amended budget.

The funding cycle for the Childers Fellowship is Furman’s academic year. Thus, the 2024-2025 Childers Fellowship will be July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. One Fellowship will be awarded each funding cycle, but, once again thanks to the open-ended stipulations of the fund, successful applicants may begin their research prior to July 1, 2024 and are not required to complete their research within that one-year window.

Applications will be accepted immediately and be considered on a rolling basis until March 15, 2024 . If the funds are not awarded in the initial application cycle, late applications will be considered on a rolling basis up to June 30 th .

The Waco F. Childers Jr. Subcommittee will solicit supporting documents and/or recommendations from the proposed mentor(s) in the History Department at its discretion.

The application can be found here .

Questions regarding the Fellowship should be sent to Dr. Erik Ching, Professor of History and Director of Undergraduate Research: [email protected] , 864-294-2119.

Rice students win National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

By Hope Yang     4/16/24 10:11pm

The National Science Foundation awarded 25 Rice students the Graduate Research Fellowship April 4. The fellowship provides three years of support over a five-year period in graduate studies in a STEM field, which amount to $37,000 in stipends and $16,000 to the institution that the awarded will attend for their graduate degree.

“The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is probably the largest fellowship competition for students of science in the United States,” Seiichi Matsuda, dean of graduate and postdoctoral studies, said.

Students are awarded for their potential to impact their respective fields, according to Matsuda.

“The committee really is assessing the individual and the promise of contribution to society,” Matsuda said. “It’s not so much assessing the specific research plans … it’s ‘Here’s some of the things I think about. Let me show you how I think,’ rather than ‘I will do these experiments,’ so it’s a very holistic view.”

Maria Telesforo, a McMurtry College senior, said that the fellowship will allow her greater freedom in future research.

“At least in the chemistry department, when it comes to choosing labs, [your advisor doesn’t] have to pay you because you’re already getting funded externally,” Telesforo said. “So [the fellowship] gives you that freedom to get a spot in a lab that you really want, especially in a competitive field.”

LeGrand Dudley, a Sid Richardson College senior, said he felt that the fellowship further legitimized his research in human factors psychology.

“This fellowship means a lot to me, mostly because it is a little validating to see that my work is considered meritorious by experts in the field,” Dudley wrote in an email to the Thresher. “This is especially the case because, as far as I’m aware, not many in my field of human factors psychology receive the award … this fellowship provides direct financial support that I will use to pursue my research interests in human-automation interaction.”

Kai Hung, a Brown College senior and NSF fellowship recipient, said the fellowship allows him to take greater risks in future products and carefully consider his research.

“This fellowship means that I can … make educated, big bets about my Ph.D. research projects [and it] shields me somewhat from the fast progress of modern machine learning research, allowing me to think carefully and deeply about the most relevant problems at the intersection of mathematics and machine learning towards making positive social impact,” Hung wrote in an email to the Thresher.

Ivana Hsyung, a Will Rice College senior, said that it was difficult for her to balance writing a research proposal for the fellowship applications with her other commitments, but that she was successful because of the support she received.

“The learning curve of how to write a proposal as well as dealing with general senior classes [was difficult],” Hsyung said. “It might be a little cheesy, but I seriously couldn’t have done it without the support of my lab mentor, the graduate students in my lab, my [principal investigator] and all the alumni that helped me. I think everyone wants you to succeed, and it’s really great to be able to find your community.”

Hung said that he had applied for the fellowship without a background in research, and he would encourage other students to consider applying.

“​As a first-gen, low-income student, I didn’t have anyone outside of Rice who considered pursuing a research career, let alone won the NSF,” Hung said. “In fact, I didn’t really get involved with my current research topic until the spring of my junior year … I want to let other students know that it is never too late to try getting involved.”

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NIH is revising the application and review criteria for fellowship applications, beginning with those submitted January 25, 2025 and beyond. This page describes the goals of the change, implications for those writing and reviewing fellowship applications, and provides links to training and other resources.

Fellowship applications submitted on or after January 25, 2025 will follow a revised application and review criteria. The goal of the changes is to improve the chances that the most promising fellowship candidates will be consistently identified by scientific review panels. The changes will:

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• Reduce bias in review by emphasizing the commitment to the candidate without undue consideration of sponsor and institutional reputation

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Fellowship Opportunity at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries

The Reynolds-Finley Associates, in conjunction with the Historical Collections of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Libraries, are pleased to announce the availability of short-term awards of up to $2,500 to individual researchers. Intended to support research using the Historical Collections unit as a historical resource, the fellowship requires the on-site use of at least one of the unit’s three components, the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, the Reynolds-Finley Historical Library, and UAB Archives. The Historical Collections at UAB Libraries have particular strengths in the history of medicine and science. Additional details about each unit of Historical Collections are available via the link below.

Anyone who wishes to use these collections for historical research may apply, regardless of their academic status. Fellowships are awarded to individuals, not to institutions, as awarded funds are meant to help offset the costs associated with visiting and utilizing HC and not for institutional overhead (e.g., clerical costs, supplies, or other attendant project expenses).

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Inaugural fellow chosen for religion in mississippi history research fellowship.

Summer King, a graduate student at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the inaugural fellow for the  Religion in Mississippi History Research Fellowship . King will use archival holdings at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) to research the spread of Pentecostalism to interracial congregations during Jim Crow segregation.

“My research will shed light on Bishop Charles Harrison Mason and his work in starting an interracial Pentecostal movement in Mississippi during the earliest part of the twentieth century and the height of the Jim Crow legislation,” said Summer King.

Established by  MDAH’s Religion Initiative  and funded through Lilly Endowment Inc., the fellowship seeks to encourage research regarding the role of religion in Mississippi history.

“We are excited to announce Summer King as the inaugural Religion in Mississippi History Research Fellow," said director of MDAH Katie Blount. "King's examination of Bishop Charles Harrsion Mason's pivotal role in establishing The Church of God in Christ will provide unique insight into the long-standing influence of religion on Mississippi history.”

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in history from Tennessee Technological University, King completed her master’s in history at Mississippi State University where she is currently working toward her doctorate. She will use the $5,000 fellowship to cover travel, housing, and other expenses incurred while doing primary research.

In December 2022, Lilly Endowment awarded a $2.5 million grant through its  Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative  to the Foundation for Mississippi History to help MDAH expand public understanding of religious history in Mississippi.

Archival holdings related to religion may be accessed online and at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building at 200 North Street in Jackson. For more information on the archival collection or the Religion in Mississippi History Research Fellowship, contact Laura Heller at 601-576-6889, or by email at  [email protected] .

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Ph.D. Student Hallie Knipp awarded research fellowship

April 11, 2024

The Kentucky Historical Society has awarded Ph.D. student Hallie Knipp a Research Fellowship. The fellowship will support travel and residency at the KHS for a period of one week in Summer 2024. The fellowship will support initial research for Knipp’s dissertation prospectus, tentatively titled “Mountain Labors: Contraceptives and Eugenics in 1930s Appalachia.”

Knipp’s research is focused on the history of contraceptives and eugenics in Appalachian coal mining communities during the 1930s. Specifically, Knipp is interested in the experiences of women who were unwittingly used as test subjects in the complex efforts of contraceptive research. While histories of Puerto Rican, Black, and incarcerated women unknowingly used as test subjects have been documented, the contraceptives and eugenics practices tested on so-called “mountain women” has been woefully underrepresented in the historiographical record. This absence, Knipp explains, is not surprising, as both histories of women in coal mining communities and the contraceptive and eugenics movement in Appalachia have been largely ignored.

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With around 20 scholars in residence each year, the Science History Institute is home to the largest private fellowship program in the historical study of science, medicine, and technology in the United States. Researchers travel from all over the world to use our collections and take part in a vibrant scholarly community.

Applications for 2024–2025 fellowships are now closed. Letters of recommendation are due January 31, 2024.

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Apply to Green-Wood Cemetery's New History Fellowship

G reen-Wood Cemetery is launching a new history fellowship to provide support for one current graduate student or early-career scholar to conduct independent research in any area of study that makes use of Green-Wood's historical resources.

The selected researcher will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium and have access to the cemetery’s primary source assets, including tens of thousands of gravestones and mausoleums, and millions of archival documents dating back nearly two centuries, according to a news release.

They’ll also work closely with the cemetery’s professional staff, including its current environmental research fellows and artist in residence. 

Applications for the 2024-2025 fellowship, which will run from September 2024 through May 2025, are now open. Those welcome to apply include current graduate students (MA or PhD) or earlier-career academics, historians, or other professionals no more than five years into their career who are living or studying in New York City.

The fellowship is open to any area of specialization, though fields of research may include the history of American cemeteries or funeral customs, public health, demographics, landscape design, and the visual culture of death and memorialization.

Throughout the nine-month fellowship, the awardee is expected to draw on the institution’s archives, which includes burial files, business records and architectural drawings; its historical collections of over 10,000 artifacts including art, photographs and ephemera; and its historic landscape and burial monuments.

After selecting, investigating, and reporting on their topic, the history fellow will develop and facilitate public programs, tours, workshops or classes to share their findings.

“We’re thrilled to be opening up this new opportunity for researchers to access our trove of historical records,” said Harry J. Weil, vice president of education and public programs at Green-Wood. “We hope through this fellowship, and the public history programs that come out of it, we’ll be able to engage more of our neighbors and visitors with new areas of our complex and fascinating history—and learn a bit more about this incredible place in the process.”

Applications are due by May 15, 2024, and include a research statement and public program proposal. For full details, visit  www.green-wood.com/history-fellowship . The inaugural research fellow will be announced in June.

Any questions about the application process should be directed to:  [email protected] .

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Auburn history professor awarded fellowship at The Huntington

Adam H. Domby , associate professor in Auburn University's Department of History, has been awarded the prestigious Kemble Fellowship at the The Huntington Library, a world-renowned collection of libraries, galleries and gardens to support scholarship, foster learning, inspire creativity and offer transformative experiences for diverse audiences. The Kemble Fellowship is one of just 13 long-term fellowships given out annually by The Huntington.

Domby's project, "Freedom's War on the Waters: The Forgotten Story of How African Americans Won the Civil War at Sea and Saved the Union," aims to tell the story of Black sailors and their role in the American Civil War. Inland and riverine raids are often overlooked aspects of naval warfare during the Civil War. Using formerly enslaved individuals who knew the waterways, the Union was able to hamper the Confederacy's ability to wage war through raids. 

"Destroying salt works, rice mills and other resources hamstrung the Confederate war effort. By 1865, rice and salt production on the southern coasts had decreased to a trickle of prewar amounts," said Domby. "These raids increased the size of the U.S. military by decimating slavery deep in the South as many of these newly freed people went on to join the U.S. military."

While at The Huntington, Domby will have access to a globally recognized research library containing vital sources of information, such as rare manuscript collections. He hopes to tell the stories of Black sailors and uncover new information that hasn't yet made it into textbooks. 

"Not only will this fellowship allow me to spend a year researching and writing a book, but it will let me tell an amazing story that needs telling, that of African American sailors and how they helped win the Civil War," said Domby. "I expect the manuscript collections at The Huntington will provide insights into the daily life of Black sailors and provide additional new stories. I can't wait to see what other stories I will discover as I dive into the documents."

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