J. Franklin Jameson Fellowship in American History

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have received the degree within the past seven years, not having published or have accepted for publication a book-length historical work. Applicant's project must be in American history and be one for which the general and special collections of the Library of Congress offer unique research support; statement substantiating this relationship is required. Fellowship will be awarded for at least two, but no more than three months, to spend in full-time residence at the Library of Congress; working space provided by the Library of Congress. Fellowship will not be awarded to complete a doctoral dissertation.

How to Apply

Apply directly through American Historical Association's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the April 1, 2027 deadline.

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