Doctoral; postdoctoral; independent researchUSD 3,000/month for one to three months.

APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28

Last verified 24 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28: USD 3,000/month for one to three months. Eligibility: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections.

Provider: American Philosophical Society
Host country: United States
Deadline: 2027-03-01
Region: Americas / Oceania

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections.
Funding: USD 3,000/month for one to three months.
Study level: Doctoral; postdoctoral; independent research
Deadline: 2027-03-01

Key eligibility criteria

U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections.

Recorded funding information

USD 3,000/month for one to three months.

About the APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28 (2026)

## Funding USD 3,000/month for one to three months. ## Funding exclusions and obligations Four to twelve consecutive weeks in Philadelphia; stipend paid after arrival and taxable. APS does not participate in visa-exchange programmes. ## Eligibility U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections. ## Application timing 2027-03-01 ## How to apply Use the current top-of-page Interfolio application /174853 with cover letter, CV, two-page research plan and two confidential references. Do not use the stale lower-page /157595 link. ## Official sources - [https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/short-term-resident-research-fellowships](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/short-term-resident-research-fellowships) - [https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/fellowships](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/fellowships) - [https://apply.interfolio.com/174853](https://apply.interfolio.com/174853) ## Supplied immigration and travel advisories The following advisories were supplied with the research package and were not independently reverified during this publication check; confirm current official rules before travel. african_nationalities_B_F_M_J_suspension: Angola; Benin; Burundi; Côte d’Ivoire; Gabon; Gambia; Malawi; Mauritania; Nigeria; Senegal; Tanzania; Togo; Zambia; Zimbabwe; african_nationalities_full_suspension: Burkina Faso; Chad; Republic of the Congo; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Libya; Mali; Niger; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; checked_at_utc: 2026-10-23T21:01:14.518991+00:00; id: US_PP10998_2026; source: https://travel.state.gov/en/newsroom/visas/2026/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html; summary: Programme eligibility is not U.S. visa clearance. State Department rules effective 1 January 2026 suspend all visa categories for certain nationalities and B/F/M/J categories for others. The rule concerns people outside the U.S. without a valid visa on that date, subject to exceptions including qualifying dual nationals and permanent residents. Previously valid visas were not revoked by this proclamation. Check the official rule and the host’s visa office for individual circumstances; host sponsorship cannot override immigration restrictions. ## Verification notes and limits Public-source verification only; no application submitted. Award selection is not guaranteed. Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Current 2027 call and its top application link reviewed; the lower page retains an older Interfolio URL. Authenticated form not tested. Programme eligibility is not U.S. visa clearance; see US_PP10998_2026. U.S. programme nationality eligibility is not visa permission; see the accompanying PP10998 advisory and verify the applicant’s citizenship, passport, valid visa and exception status.

Funding information

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USD 3,000/month for one to three months.

APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28 eligibility

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U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections.

APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

How to apply for the APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28 2026

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

1
Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/short-term-resident-research-fellowships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
2
Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
3
Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 2027-03-01. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28 deadline & application timeline

Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (2027-03-01). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.

Planning suggestion: 12 months out
6 Mar 2026
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
Planning suggestion: 6 months out
2 Sept 2026
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
Planning suggestion: 3 months out
1 Dec 2026
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
Planning suggestion: 1 month out
30 Jan 2027
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
Provider deadline
2027-03-01
Provider deadline information: 2027-03-01. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Editorial verification note

Public-source verification only; no application submitted. Award selection is not guaranteed. Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Current 2027 call and its top application link reviewed; the lower page retains an older Interfolio URL. Authenticated form not tested. Programme eligibility is not U.S. visa clearance; see US_PP10998_2026. U.S. programme nationality eligibility is not visa permission; see the accompanying PP10998 advisory and verify the applicant’s citizenship, passport, valid visa and exception status.

Last checked 10/24/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28?+

U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections.

What funding does the APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28 offer?+

Listed funding: USD 3,000/month for one to three months.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: 2027-03-01. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/short-term-resident-research-fellowships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027-03-01. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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