New York Historical Society Fellowships (2026–2027)

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

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