The Massachusetts Historical Society will offer dozens of research fellowships for the 2022-2023 academic year, ranging from short-term support to long-term residency. The MHS collections primarily consist of manuscripts, as well as books, pamphlets, maps, newspapers, graphics, photographs, works of art, and historical artifacts.
In addition to receiving funding, MHS Research Fellows become part of a scholarly community that includes other current fellows, MHS staff, Boston-area scholars, and former fellows. They may participate in our Brown Bag Lunch Series, present their own research, attend seminars, and join MHS staff and other fellows for weekly coffees.
For the latest information regarding fellowship offerings during and in the wake of Covid restrtitions, please see our website.
Mark your calendar with the deadlines below!
Questions? See our FAQ or e-mail fellowships@masshist.org.
MHS-NEH Long-Term Fellowships
Deadline: January 15, 2022
The Society will offer at least two MHS-NEH Long-term Fellowships. The stipend, governed by an NEH formula, is $5,000 per month (plus an additional stipend for housing and professional expenses) for a minimum of four months and a maximum of twelve months continuous tenure. These fellowships are for scholars conducting research in the Society’s collections who have completed the terminal degree in their field (typically a Ph.D.) by the application deadline. Learn More.
New England Regional Fellowship Consortium
Deadline: February 1, 2022**
The Society also participates in the New England Regional Fellowship Consortium. These grants provide a stipend of $5,000 for a minimum of eight weeks of research conducted at three or more participating institutions. Thirty cultural institutions hope to offer a minimum of twenty fellowships in 2021-2022. Learn more.
**Please note that NERFC will finalize and release the terms of the 2022-2023 cylce, including the finalized deadlien, in November of 2021. In the wake of Covid, there may be restrictions or alterations related to NERFC applications. Please see our website for the most up-to-date information.
Suzanne and Caleb Loring Fellowship
Deadline: February 15, 2022
For those studying the U.S. Civil War, the Boston Athenaeum and the MHS will offer one Suzanne and Caleb Loring Fellowship on the Civil War, Its Origins, and Consequences. Fellows spend at least four weeks at each institution. This fellowship carries a stipend of $4,000. Learn more.
MHS Short-Term Fellowships
Deadline March 1, 2022
Most MHS Short-term Fellowships carry a stipend of $2,000 to support a minimum of four weeks of research in the Society’s collections. One application automatically puts you into consideration for any applicable short-term fellowships. Graduate students, faculty, and independent researchers are welcome to apply. We will offer more than twenty short-term fellowships in the coming year! Learn more.
Contact Email: fellowships@masshist.org