Research Fellowship

Geographic Scope: Arizona, the Southwest, and northern Mexico

Purpose: Awards short-term research fellowships to visiting scholars to advance the study of Arizona history, the Southwest, and northern Mexico, and to promote creation of high-quality secondary source materials with high probability of publication in scholarly journals, particularly the Journal of Arizona History.

Eligibility

• Open to: Academics, graduate students, and independent researchers
• Priority given to: Doctoral dissertation applicants and postdoctoral level scholars
• International scholars: Welcomed but must have a Social Security Number (SSN) or US Tax ID Number (TIN)
• Project types: History, government, legal/public policy, or the arts
• Preference: Projects with high probability of publication in the Journal of Arizona History or other scholarly journals
• Public history projects: Welcome, but research must eventually result in publishable scholarly work

Award Details

• Amount: $500 - $2,000 per project
• Duration: 1-3 weeks of residency in Arizona
• Use: Intended to defray travel and living expenses
• Restrictions: Funds not intended to pay for AHS services like image reproduction or licensing

Requirements

• Awardees must submit 2-3 page report on research experience
• Required engagement with AHS public audience (social media, presentations, or other means)
• Preference given to applicants who spend most time at AHS archives, but applications accepted for researchers using other state archives

Contact

Jaynie Adams, History Engagement Coordinator

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (520) 617-1154

Background

The Arizona Historical Society is proud to offer these annual research fellowships. AHS maintains archives, research collections, and library resources focused on Arizona history.

Application Process

Application Timeline:

• Applications for 2027 cycle open: April 1, 2026
• Applications due: November 1, 2026

Required Materials:
Specific application materials not detailed in provided content. Contact Jaynie Adams for full application instructions and forms.

Application Instructions:
Refer to "Application Instructions" document available on the Research Fellowship page.

Submission:
Applications submitted online through AHS website (specific portal URL not provided in content).