Harry Middleton Fellowship in Presidential Studies Grant

Harry Middleton Fellowship in Presidential Studies Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: LBJ Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Harry Middleton Fellowship in Presidential Studies, established by the LBJ Foundation, supports research at the LBJ Library and other National Archives facilities. Preference is given to doctoral students whose work connects historical insights with current policy issues. The fellowship awards $5,000 annually, with deadlines on March 15 and September 15 for fall and spring terms, respectively. Recipients must adhere to specific conditions regarding the use of funds and publication of research outcomes.

Overview

The LBJ Foundation created the Harry Middleton fellowship to support scholarly work in presidential studies and to honor Mr. Middleton's contributions to the presidential library system. Harry Middleton was a speechwriter for President Johnson and served as director of the LBJ Library from 1972 to 2002. Fellowship recipients must conduct research at the LBJ Library and at least one other facility of the National Archives and Records Administration. Post-doctoral fellows may apply, but preference is given to doctoral students whose dissertation research highlights how history can illuminate current and future policy issues. The LBJ Foundation generally awards two $5,000 fellowships annually. A larger amount may be awarded when special circumstances, such as international travel, warrant it. Fall Term: June 1 – December 31. Application deadline is March 15. Spring Term: January 1 – August 31. Application deadline is September 15. Prior to submitting a fellowship proposal, applicants must contact the LBJ Library's Archives department (001-512-721-0212 or johnson.library@nara.gov) to obtain information about materials available at the library on the proposed research topic. In accepting a Middleton fellowship, an applicant must agree to the following conditions: The product of the research made possible by the fellowship will not be used for any political purpose.The funds are for the sole purpose of helping to defray expenses incurred while conducting research at the LBJ Library and other National Archives facilities.The fellowship must be used during the period for which it is awarded.The recipient will provide promptly to the LBJ Foundation a copy of any publication, paper, article or book resulting from research made possible by the fellowship.

Eligibility

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