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About this opportunity

The New York Historical is currently accepting applications for 2026-2027 Fellowship positions. Scholars at all stages of their careers are invited to use the collections of The New York Historical to expand their scholarship using our world-class collections.

Part-time Fellowships in the Center for Women’s History pay a stipend of $20,000. Full-time Fellowships offer stipends of $60,000, plus full benefits.

Duration:

Library Fellowships: Sept 2, 2026 – July 2, 2027
Center for Women’s History Fellowships: Sept 2, 2026 – Aug 27, 2027 Available Positions:
Mellon Foundation Predoctoral Awards in Women’s History
Helen and Robert Appel Fellowship in History and Technology
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation / Mellon Foundation Fellowship
Additional library and archival fellowships Program Benefits:
Access to world‑class collections at the New York Historical Society
Mentorship and guidance from staff
Intellectual community for research and publication development

Who can apply

Mellon Predoctoral Awards: must be enrolled in a relevant PhD program in the humanities
Other fellowships: eligibility varies by position (postdocs, faculty, scholars)
Application materials:
2–3 page research proposal
Curriculum vitae
Short writing sample (≤3,000 words or 10 pages)
Three letters of recommendation

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New York Historical Society Fellowships (2026–2027)

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Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

United States

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Part-time Fellowships in the Center for Women’s History pay a stipend of $20,000. Full-time Fellowships offer stipends of $60,000, plus full benefits.

Duration:

Library Fellowships: Sept 2, 2026 – July 2, 2027
Center for Women’s History Fellowships: Sept 2, 2026 – Aug 27, 2027 Available Positions:
Mellon Foundation Predoctoral Awards in Women’s History
Helen and Robert Appel Fellowship in History and Technology
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation / Mellon Foundation Fellowship
Additional library and archival fellowships Program Benefits:
Access to world‑class collections at the New York Historical Society
Mentorship and guidance from staff
Intellectual community for research and publication development

Who can apply

Mellon Predoctoral Awards: must be enrolled in a relevant PhD program in the humanities
Other fellowships: eligibility varies by position (postdocs, faculty, scholars)
Application materials:
2–3 page research proposal
Curriculum vitae
Short writing sample (≤3,000 words or 10 pages)
Three letters of recommendation

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