Fellowships and Internships
A principal component of the Foundation’s Research Division, the John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Library supports research on British America, the revolutionary era, and early republic,
and has particular strengths in areas relating to eighteenth-century
Williamsburg and Virginia, the colonial Chesapeake, African
American studies, decorative arts and material culture through
1830, archaeology, architectural history, and historical preservation.
American and foreign nationals engaged in doctoral, post-doctoral,
or independent research are eligible to apply.
Gilder Lehrman Short-Term Residential Fellowships
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is pleased to invite applications for short-term
residential fellowships at the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library. The Library supports
research on British America, the American Revolution, and Early Republic, and has
particular strengths in areas relating to eighteenth-century Williamsburg and Virginia,
the colonial Chesapeake, African American studies, decorative arts and material culture
through 1830, archaeology, architectural history, and historical preservation. Fellowships
are open to doctoral candidates, scholars, and independent researchers. Recipients are
expected to be in continuous residence at the Library and to participate in the
intellectual life of the Foundation’s research and education campus. Fellows are
invited also to attend colloquia, seminars, and lectures at the Omohundro Institute
of Early American History and Culture and at the College of William and Mary.
Fellowships are available for between one and three months and carry a stipend of
$2,000 per month. For application procedures see below.
Robert M. & Annetta J. Coffelt and Robert M. Coffelt, Jr. Fellowships
The Robert M. & Annetta J. Coffelt and Robert M. Coffelt, Jr. Fellowship is open
to doctoral candidates and junior scholars working on topics related to the American
Revolution, Early Republic, or ideas and philosophies of America’s founding fathers.
Recipients are expected to be in continuous residence at the John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Library and to participate in the intellectual life of the Foundation’s research and
education campus. Fellows are invited also to attend colloquia, seminars, and lectures
at the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and at the College of
William and Mary. Fellowships are available for between one and three months and carry
a stipend of $2,000 per month.
Application Procedures:
Applicants should submit six copies of a succinct description of the project
(1,000 words) and a résumé. In addition, three letters of reference should
be sent directly to the address below. Deadlines for applications are April
1 and November 1.
Address all materials to:
Fellowship Committee
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Library
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Post Office Box 1776
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-1776 USA
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