Justin G. Schiller Fellowship Grant

Justin G. Schiller Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Amount: US $2,000 - US $4,000
Last Updated: November 29, 2025

Summary

The Justin G. Schiller Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports research on American children's books published before 1876. This fellowship is open to postdoctoral scholars and graduate students from various academic fields, promoting a diverse range of inquiries into the production and historical context of these works. With a stipend of $2,000 per month, the fellowship term lasts one to two months, providing vital support for scholarly research.

Overview

Mission The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) cultivates a deeper understanding of the American past, grounded in its ever-growing collection of printed and manuscript sources. The Society fosters a broad community of inquiry through inclusive programs and generous support of scholarship. Justin G. Schiller Fellowship The stipend is $2,000 per month. Length of term is one to two months during the period June 1 to May 31.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Postdoctoral scholars and graduate studentsAcademic research fellowship applicants may come from such fields as history, literature, American studies, political science, art history, music history, and others relating to America before 1900. CriteriaFellows are selected on the basis of: the applicant’s scholarly qualifications, the scholarly significance or importance of the project, and the appropriateness of the proposed study to the Society’s collections.Foreign nationals who have been residents in the United States for at least three years immediately preceding the application deadline for the fellowship are eligible.