Fellowship Opportunities
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation offers competitive research fellowships every year to scholars and students who wish to make use of the archival holdings (including audiovisual materials) of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.
Factors to keep in mind when applying for our research fellowships:
- Candidates may apply for only one fellowship in a given year.
- The review committee will assess each application with the most relevant fellowship opportunity in mind.
- Only complete applications (pdf) will be considered; those received after the deadline will be considered for the next funding cycle.
Marjorie Kovler Research Fellowship
- One per year. Stipend of up to $2,500. Preference is given to research on foreign intelligence and the presidency, or a related topic. Application deadline: August 15. Award announced: October 20.
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Fellowship
- Up to two per year. Stipend of up to $5,000 (total). Preference is given to research in either of the following areas: the foreign policy of the Kennedy Presidency, especially in the Western Hemisphere; or the Kennedy Administration's domestic policy, particularly with regard to racial justice or the conservation of natural resources. Application deadline: August 15. Award announced: October 20.
Abba P. Schwartz Fellowship
- One per year. Stipend of up to $3,100. Preference is given to research on immigration, naturalization, or refugee policy. Application deadline: August 15. Award announced: October 20.
Theodore C. Sorensen Fellowship
- One per year. Stipend of up to $3,600. Preference is given to research on domestic policy, political journalism, polling, or press relations. Application deadline: August 15. Award announced: October 20.
For additional information, please contact:
Fellowship Coordinator
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
Telephone: 617.514.1629
Fax: 617.514.1625
Email: Kennedy.Library@nara.gov
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