Question 1

What are the eligibility requirements for the Gilder Lehrman Center Fellowships?

Accepted Answer

Applicants must have received their PhD prior to the fellowship start. Open to both established and younger scholars from all disciplines focusing on slavery , resistance , abolition , and legacies. Preference for proposals using Yale University Libraries or New England collections. See how to write a winning academic CV for application tips.

Question 2

What is the difference between one-month and four-month fellowships?

Accepted Answer

One-month fellowships ($5,500): For short-term projects like articles or chapters, Sep 2026-May 2027. Four-month fellowships ($25,000 + benefits): For larger projects like books or digital humanities, fall (Sep-Dec 2026) or spring (Jan-May 2027). Both provide office space and library access. Specify preference in application.

Question 3

How to apply for these Yale fellowships?

Accepted Answer

Submit via Interfolio : cover letter , CV , two letters of recommendation , 3-5 page research statement (include Yale resources and schedule). Priority for complete applications by Mar 5, 2026. Deadline Jan 12, 2027. Check research role tips .

Question 4

What are the fellowship obligations at Yale?

Accepted Answer

Residential: Spend majority of time at Yale , participate in GLC and Yale community life, acknowledge GLC/MacMillan Center in publications. Deliver one online public presentation recorded for archives. Comply with Yale health guidelines: campushealth.yale.edu .

Question 5

When do the fellowships start and what support is provided?

Accepted Answer

One-month: Specify preferred month Sep 2026-May 2027. Four-month: Fall Sep-Dec 2026 or Spring Jan-Apr/May 2027. Support includes stipend, benefits (four-month only), office space, library privileges. Explore postdoc success tips .

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