Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Scholarly Fellowships Grant

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Scholarly Fellowships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: March 07, 2026

Summary

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers $3000 short-term research fellowships for doctoral candidates, faculty, and independent scholars in American history. Founded in 1994, this nonprofit enhances history education through diverse programs in all 50 states, providing access to over 60,000 historical documents. The fellowships support research at New York City archives, fostering scholarship and recognition by esteemed organizations, ultimately benefiting thousands of teachers and millions of students.

Overview

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers annual short-term research fellowships in the amount of $3000 each to doctoral candidates, college and university faculty at every rank, and independent scholars working in the field of American history. These fellowships support scholars who intend to conduct research at archives in New York City. Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of history education. The Institute has developed an array of programs for schools, teachers, and students that now operate in all fifty states, including a website that features more than 60,000 unique historical documents in the Gilder Lehrman Collection. Each year the Institute offers support and resources to tens of thousands of teachers, and through them enhances the education of more than a million students. The Institute’s programs have been recognized by awards from the White House, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Organization of American Historians.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This fellowship is offered to doctoral candidates, college and university faculty at every rank, and independent scholars working in the field of American history.International scholars are eligible to apply.