American Antiquarian Society Fellowships

The American Antiquarian Society Fellowships provide residential and virtual research fellowships and short-term awards for scholars, graduate students, creative and performing artists, writers, and community college faculty to pursue research using the Society's collections. Fellowship formats include 12-month residential postdoctoral fellowships, 1–2 month residential research fellowships, 3-month virtual fellowships, and creative/performing artist residencies. Eligibility and required supporting materials vary by fellowship type. Applications are submitted online with specified supplemental materials.

International scholars are welcome. Specific fellowships are for 12-month residential postdoctoral scholars (no degree candidates; must be no more than 3 years beyond the doctorate), 1–2 month residential postdoctoral scholars (AAS-ASECS fellows must be postdoctoral scholars), creative and performing artists and writers, 3-month virtual postdoctoral scholars and graduate students, and ACLS Community College Faculty (community college faculty only).

Apply online via the appropriate application form and attach a CV, a description of the proposed research project, and a selective bibliography; applicants must complete the specific application form for the fellowship type.