The Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia supports community- and campus-based projects related to cultural and language vitality, Indigenous self-determination, and Native American and Indigenous Studies through a variety of funding opportunities.

These include academic residential fellowships and internships based at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, as well as non-residential individual and group fellowships intended for community-oriented projects and goals.

Eligibility is open to applicants anywhere in the world, although we are unable to offer visa sponsorship unless otherwise noted.

Career Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowship (Mellon/NASI)

This two-year residential fellowship supports postdoctoral scholars with expertise related to Native American and Indigenous Studies and allied fields who are interested in pursuing professional opportunities at libraries, museums, and cultural organizations.

Award amount:

$50,000 annual salary

$5,000 travel/research fund

$750 relocation

Applications due: January 19, 2024

Postdoctoral Fellowship (Mellon/NASI)

This 12-month residential fellowship is intended for a recent doctoral graduate, a professor at any level seeking sabbatical support for a research project, or an independent postdoctoral scholar working closely with an Indigenous community on a project.

Award amount:

$50,000 stipend

$20,000 to offset health insurance costs

$5,000 travel/research fund

$750 relocation

Applications due: January 19, 2024

Predoctoral Fellowship (Mellon/NASI)

This 12-month residential fellowship is intended for an advanced doctoral degree student working toward the completion of the dissertation.

Award amount:

$25,000 living stipend

$10,000 to offset health insurance costs

$5,000 travel/research fund

Applications due: January 19, 2024

Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowship (Mellon/NASI)

These short-term fellowships support university- and community-based scholars and others working on digital projects that connect archives and Indigenous communities.

Award amount:

$3,000 stipend

Travel expenses to attend workshop in Philadelphia

Applications due: March 15, 2024

Indigenous Community Research Fellowship

These short-term fellowships support travel for an individual or a group of people seeking to examine materials at the APS to further Indigenous community-based priorities. This fellowship program is for Indigenous community research by community members, such as elders, teachers, knowledge keepers, tribal officials, traditional leaders, museum and archive professionals, independent scholars, and others, regardless of academic background.

Award amount: $5,000

Applications due: March 15, 2024

Summer Undergraduate Internship (Mellon/NASI)

These 8-week residential paid summer internships provide opportunities for undergraduates to conduct research, to explore career possibilities in archives and special collections, and to learn about advanced training in Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields.

Award amount:

$3,000 stipend

Travel & lodging expenses

Applications due: February 28, 2024

For additional funding opportunities, please visit https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/fellowships