[Linganth] 2021-2022 Indigenous Community Research Fellowship, Library & Museum of the American Philosophical Society

[Adrianna Link]

The Library & Museum of the American Philosophical Society
<https://www.amphilsoc.org/> in Philadelphia is currently accepting
applications for its *2021-2022 Indigenous Community Research Fellowships*.
These fellowships support research by Indigenous community members, elders,
teachers, knowledge keepers, tribal officials, traditional leaders, museum
and archive professionals, scholars, and others, regardless of academic
background, seeking to examine materials at the APS Library & Museum in
support of Indigenous community-based priorities.

This permanent, endowed program awards new fellowships once a year, which
may be used by individuals or used to enable a group of researchers to
visit the APS in Philadelphia. *We encourage any community to apply whose
cultural or linguistic heritage is represented in the APS Library &
Museum's collections*. University-based scholars and independent
researchers working on projects in collaboration with Native communities
are also eligible to apply. Such applicants are expected to provide letters
of support from relevant tribal entities or community members. Indigenous
community members are not required to go through or work with third parties
such as university-affiliated individuals or consulting firms to access APS
collections.

Archivists at the APS’s Center for Native American and Indigenous Research
(CNAIR) <https://www.amphilsoc.org/library/CNAIR> will assist fellowship
recipients with research support before and during the research visit.
CNAIR focuses on helping Indigenous communities and scholars to discover
and utilize the APS collection in innovative ways. The APS collections
consist of a vast amount of archival materials, from 1553 to 2020,
including manuscript materials, audio recordings, maps, and photographs,
relating to over 650 Indigenous cultures, predominantly from the United
States, Canada, and Mexico. The Indigenous Subject Guide
<https://indigenousguide.amphilsoc.org/> provides extensive information on
these materials. *[Note: Indigenous community-based researchers are not
required to receive a fellowship in order to access the APS collections in
person or through online requests. CNAIR archivists can be contacted at any
time for assistance with finding and accessing materials, which can be
digitized for free when in support of Indigenous community-based
initiatives.]*

Funding is limited and competitive.  Applications will be evaluated based
upon the applicant’s demonstrated need to use APS Library & Museum
resources to advance the project. Normally, funds must be used within one
year of receipt of the award, but given travel restrictions and safety
concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, awardees during this cycle may
put off determining their travel dates until safe conditions for travel and
research are in place again.

To apply, please submit your proposal electronically by *March 5, 2021 *via
Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/80835) or by post to:

Adrianna Link, Head of Scholarly Programs
American Philosophical Society Library & Museum
105 S. Fifth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional details may be found on our website:
https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/indigenous-community-research-fellowships

Please do not hesitate to be in touch with questions!

Best,
Adrianna
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*The American Philosophical Society is undertaking strong social distancing
measures to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. APS
offices and the Library are closed to the public indefinitely. We will be
hosting virtual programs during this time. Read more about these programs
and other ways you can engage with the APS remotely
<https://www.amphilsoc.org/blog/engage-aps-remotely>. Please check the APS
website for the latest updates
<https://www.amphilsoc.org/blog/updated-american-philosophical-society-response-novel-coronavirus-covid-19>.*


Adrianna Link, Ph.D.
Head of Scholarly Programs
Library & Museum
American Philosophical Society
105 South Fifth Street
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