Phillips Fund for Native American Research Grant Program

Phillips Fund for Native American Research Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Philosophical Society
Amount: Up to US $3,500
Last Updated: June 11, 2025

Summary

The Phillips Fund for Native American Research Grant Program, offered by the American Philosophical Society, supports graduate students conducting research in Native American linguistics and ethnohistory. The grants cover expenses such as travel and recording costs. However, projects related to archaeology or ethnography are not eligible. The program encourages young scholars who have recently completed their doctorates, promoting a deeper understanding of Native American cultures throughout history.

Overview

The Phillips Fund of the American Philosophical Society provides grants for research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans, in the continental United States and Canada. The committee distinguishes ethnohistory from contemporary ethnography as the study of cultures and culture change through time.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications are accepted from graduate students for research on master’s theses or doctoral dissertations.The committee sometimes approves two awards to the same person within a five-year period.The grants are intended for such costs as travel, audio and video recordings, and consultants' fees.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made for projects in archaeology, ethnography, psycholinguistics, or for the preparation of pedagogical materials. Grant funds are not for the purchase of books or permanent equipment or to pay income tax on the award.