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American Philosophical Society

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  1. Franklin Research Grants

    The American Philosophical Society offers Franklin Research Grants of up to $7,000 for noncommercial research expenses, including travel to libraries and archives, research materials, fieldwork, and laboratory work.

    Research ProjectHumanities and Social Sciences

    Deadline
    Amount
    $7,000
  2. Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology

    The American Philosophical Society, in collaboration with the NASA Astrobiology Program, offers Lewis and Clark Fund grants for field studies addressing astrobiology, including the origins, evolution, distribution, and habitability of life on Earth and beyond.

    Research ProjectAstrobiology

    Deadline
    Amount
    $5,000
  3. Baruch Blumberg Grants in Astrobiology

    The American Philosophical Society, in partnership with the Green Bank Observatory, offers Baruch Blumberg Grants in Astrobiology to support fieldwork in China, research collaborations, and conference attendance related to astrobiology.

    Research ProjectAstrobiology

    Deadline
    Amount
    $6,000
  4. Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research

    The American Philosophical Society’s Lewis and Clark Fund supports exploratory field studies involving the collection of specimens and data, with awards typically ranging from several hundred dollars to approximately $5,400 for travel and related field expenses.

    Research ProjectMultidisciplinary field research

    Deadline
    Amount
    $5,400
  5. Phillips Fund for Native American Research

    The American Philosophical Society’s Phillips Fund provides one-year research grants of up to $3,500, with awards averaging approximately $3,000, for work in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans in the continental United States and Canada.

    Research ProjectNative American studies, linguistics, ethnohistory, and history of studies of Native Americans

    Deadline
    Amount
    $3,500
  6. Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships

    The American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum offers approximately 25–30 Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships annually to support scholars whose projects require access to its collections, including materials on the American Revolution, history of science, and Indigenous cultures.

    FellowshipAll fields

    Deadline
    Amount
    $9,000
  7. American Philosophical Society

    The American Philosophical Society provides funding through grants and fellowships, supporting research and scholarly activities.

    FellowshipPhilosophy

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    Not listed
  8. American Philosophical Society Research Grants (multiple programs)

    The American Philosophical Society provides Daland Fellowships to support clinical investigation research in diverse medical fields.

    Research ProjectMultiple (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Astrobiology, Native American studies)

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    $28,000
  9. Indigenous Community Research Fund

    The American Philosophical Society offers the Indigenous Community Research Fund, providing grants to support research utilizing their extensive collections related to Indigenous cultures.

    FellowshipIndigenous Studies

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    $3,000
  10. Indigenous Community Research Fund (Non-Residential Research Fellowship)

    The American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum offers the Indigenous Community Research Fund to support Indigenous-led research utilizing their extensive collections.

    FellowshipIndigenous studies / Archival research

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    $3,000
  11. John Hope Franklin Dissertation Fellowship

    The American Philosophical Society offers the John Hope Franklin Dissertation Fellowship to support outstanding doctoral students at American universities or exceptional American doctoral students abroad who are in the process of completing their dissertations.

    FellowshipHumanities, Social Sciences, History

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    $25,000
  12. Just a moment...

    The American Philosophical Society offers short-term resident research fellowships through its David Center for the American Revolution.

    Other

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    $3,000
  13. Research Fellowships at the Library & Museum of the American Philosophical Society

    The American Philosophical Society (APS) offers a comprehensive fellowship program for researchers and scholars, providing funding for various stages of their careers.

    FellowshipHistory; History of Science; Native American and Indigenous Studies; Digital Humanities; Library and Museum Studies

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    Not listed
  14. The Future of Field Work: The Promise and Perils of Research in the Twenty-First Century

    The American Philosophical Society invites researchers and the public to its international symposium, celebrating the Lewis and Clark Fund's 20th anniversary.

    Workshop/ConferenceInterdisciplinary (anthropology, biology, ecology, archaeology, geology, linguistics, paleontology, population genetics)

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    Not listed
  15. Use the APS Library

    The American Philosophical Society is offering research grants to provide scholars and researchers with access to its extensive library collections.

    OtherHistory; History of Science; Anthropology; Linguistics; Digital Humanities

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    Not listed
  16. Visit the Museum

    The American Philosophical Society invites the general public to its 2025 exhibition, 'Philadelphia, the Revolutionary City', showcasing the city's pivotal role in American history and innovation.

    OtherHistory

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    Not listed
1 closed programDeadline passed before Sep 21, 2026
  1. Closed
    Amount
    $80,000

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