Eligibility

• Recent Ph.D., professor at any level seeking sabbatical support for a research project, or an independent scholar working closely with an indigenous community on a project.
• Applications are open to scholars in all related fields and all periods of time, although preference will be given to those who have experience working with Native communities. 

Funding Priorities

The caliber of the proposed project is the most important criteria for evaluation. The selection committee will also take into consideration the need to be at the APS Library & Museum and other research institutions in the Philadelphia area.

Additional Information

• Fellows will be associated with the APS’s new Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR), which aims to promote greater collaboration between scholars, archives, and indigenous communities.
• Terms of the stipend will depend upon the status and needs of the recipient, but will be in the $45-60K range depending on health insurance requirements and other factors. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will receive $5,000 in travel funds for outside research, fieldwork, and/or travel.