Friends of the APS Predoctoral Fellowship Grant

The Friends of the APS Predoctoral Fellowship offers a nine-month residential opportunity for graduate students pursuing their Ph.D. dissertation, with a focus on research that utilizes the American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum collections. The fellowship includes a $25,000 stipend and a $5,000 travel/research fund. Applicants must demonstrate the necessity of their research at the library and may include both U.S. citizens and international students, though visa sponsorship is not provided.

Background
The American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum in Philadelphia seeks applicants for a nine-month, residential fellowship for a graduate student working on topics in all fields who show a demonstrated need to use the Library & Museum’s collections for their project. The nine-month fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year is intended for advanced Ph.D. students working toward the completion of the dissertation. The caliber of the project, and evidence that the project will be completed in a timely manner, are the two most important criteria for selection. The selection committee will also take into consideration the need to be at the APS's Library & Museum and other research institutions in the Philadelphia area. Applicants may be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals.
Applicants’ research must pertain to topics reflected in the Library & Museum’s collectionsThe successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in programs and other affairs at the American Philosophical Society
Terms
9 month residential fellowship$25,000 stipend$5,000 travel/research fund

Eligibility

This fellowship is open to those who are not U.S. citizens or residents, but it does not provide visa sponsorship.