The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History



John C. Fremont, Grand Banner of the Radical Democracy, print by Currier & Ives, 1864. (GLC 00491)




James Madison. Membership certificate to the American Colonization Society, ca. December 1, 1833. (Detail, GLC 04675.02)




Gilder Lehrman Fellowships are open to doctoral candidates, postdoctoral scholars, college and university faculty at every rank, and independent scholars working in American history.  International scholars are eligible to apply.  For 2012-13, ten Gilder Lehrman Fellowships of $3,000 each will be awarded.

Fellows will: 

  • Complete their research within a year of notification of the award. 
  • Meet with the fellowship coordinator during their visit to New York City. 
  • Submit a 750-1000 word article on their topic, documenting the archival collections consulted during the fellowship. 

Fellows can download a list of affordable accommodations here.

To apply, candidates should submit:

  • A proposal describing the project, the nature of the archives to be consulted, an anticipated budget of expenses, and full contact details.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Two letters of recommendation from established scholars

Application deadline:

Applications must be postmarked or submitted via email by May 1, 2012. All applicants will be notified the week of June 4, 2012. 

Application materials should be sent to:

Gilder Lehrman Fellowship Program
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
19 West 44th Street, Suite 500
New York, NY 10036
Or by email to fellowships@gilderlehrman.org
Tel (646) 366-9666, x28
Fax (646) 366-9669 


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