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Deadline is March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST for the 2026-2027 fellowship cycle (research July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
"Massachusetts Historical Society Short-term Research Fellowships" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Massachusetts Historical Society Short-term Research Fellowships is sponsored by Massachusetts Historical Society. These fellowships provide a stipend for individuals to conduct four weeks of research at the Massachusetts Historical Society. They are open to independent scholars, advanced graduate students, and holders of the Ph.
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Massachusetts Historical Society: Short-Term Research Fellowships The MHS galleries will be closed on Tuesday, 7 April. Short-Term Research Fellowships Important information for 2026-2027 Fellowship Cycle The MHS will offer more than 20 short-term research fellowships in 2026. Most grants will provide a stipend of $3,000 for four weeks of research at the Society sometime between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
Short-term awards are open to independent scholars, advanced graduate students, and holders of the Ph. D. or the equivalent.
Fellowships to Be Awarded in the Next Cycle Abigail Bowen Wright Fellowship The Abigail Bowen Wright Fellowship supports projects pertaining to the long twentieth century. African American Studies Fellowship This award will support research at the Massachusetts Historical Society in African American History.
Andrew Oliver Research Fellowship This fellowship will support research in the Society's collections of portraits, engravings, silhouettes, and other graphic materials. Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships The Society will appoint approximately nine Mellon fellows.
Any project for which the Society's collections are appropriate is eligible for consideration. Benjamin F. Stevens Fellowship This award supports research on any aspect of the history of New England.
C. Conrad & Elizabeth H. Wright Fellowship The C.
Conrad and Elizabeth H. Wright Fellowship supports research in the Society's holdings on any aspect of American religious history. Elizabeth Woodman Wright Fellowship The Elizabeth Woodman Wright Fellowship supports projects on any aspect of the relationship between Massachusetts and the rest of the world.
Fellowship to support the study of social and cultural club life in Boston Supported by the Algonquin Club Foundation Kenneth and Carol Hills Fellowship in Colonial History This fellowship supports research in the colonial period with preference given to digital history topics. Louis Leonard Tucker Alumni Fellowships Due to the generosity of past fellowship recipients, the Society will appoint at least one Alumni Fellow.
Any project for which the Society's collections are appropriate is eligible for consideration. Malcolm and Mildred Freiberg Fellowship This award supports research relating to reading and publishing. Mary B.
Wright Environmental History Fellowship The grant supports research in the Society’s holdings on all aspects of its subject broadly defined, including, but not limited to, the history of agriculture, climate and society, the environment and the economy, environmental activism, environmental education, environmental literature, outdoor recreation, public health, and public policy.
Marc Friedlaender Fellowship Documentary editing projects and research on the Adams family receive priority for this award. Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Fellowship The grant supports research projects pertaining to the era of the American Revolution. Military Historical Society of Massachusetts Fellowship The grant supports the study of military history in any form.
Ruth R. & Alyson R. Miller Fellowships These awards are to encourage research in women's history.
Society of Colonial Wars / Samuel Victor Constant Fellowship This fellowship supports research in any topic in the Colonial Period, with a preference for military topics. The Society's W. B.
H. Dowse Fund will provide support for two scholars studying the history of colonial New England. How to Apply for a Short-Term Fellowship Apply here with the below materials.
A current curriculum vitae. A project proposal approximately 1,000 words in length. The proposal should include: a) a description of the project; b) a statement explaining the historiographical significance of c) an indication of the specific MHS collections the applicant A short project description approximately 100 words in length.
Applicants who do NOT hold a Ph. D. : One letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with your work and with the project being proposed.
Please note that the letter is due at the application deadline. You may initiate your recommendation request through our application portal at any time - you do not need to wait until your application is complete. Please submit only one application; applicants will automatically be considered for all short-term fellowships for which they are eligible.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Assistant Director of Research, Cassie Cloutier ( ccloutier@masshist. org ), with any questions or concerns. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 1 March 2026.
Please direct questions to fellowships@masshist. org , (617) 646-0577. Stay informed about fellowship deadlines and follow all our other activities on Twitter @MHS_Research .
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Cover letter
Current curriculum vitae
Project proposal (~1,000 words) including project description, historiographical significance, and specific MHS collections to be consulted
Short project description (~100 words)
One letter of recommendation (required for applicants without Ph.D.)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent scholars, advanced graduate students, and holders of the Ph.D. or equivalent. One letter of recommendation required for applicants without a Ph.D. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,000 for four weeks of research. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Massachusetts Historical Society Short-term Research Fellowships is funded by Massachusetts Historical Society. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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