The APS/British Academy Fellowship for Research in London is an exchange postdoctoral fellowship that the American Philosophical Society runs with the British Academy, as a special program within its Franklin Research Grants.
Fellows spend one to two months in 2027 working in the archives and libraries of London.
Benefits & funding
- Travel between the United States and the United Kingdom.
- A monthly subsistence paid by the APS; the official page states no amount.
- Applicants not chosen are considered for a Franklin Research Grant (up to $7,000).
- A project and financial report is due one month after the funded work ends.
Eligibility
- A doctorate, or published work of doctoral character and quality; Ph.D. candidates cannot apply unless only awaiting conferral of an earned degree.
- U.S. citizens living in the U.S. or abroad, or foreign nationals and permanent residents living in the U.S. and affiliated with a U.S. institution; foreign nationals without a U.S. affiliation may only fund research in the U.S.
- Independent scholars and faculty at two- or four-year institutions; awards go to individuals.
- Past Franklin recipients must wait two years to reapply.
Can you apply?
Here's who can apply
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“Applicants are expected to have a doctorate or to have published work of doctoral character and quality. … Foreign nationals not affiliated with a U.S. institution must use their Franklin awards for research in the United States. … Applicants may be residents of the United States (either American citizens or foreign nationals or permanent residents affiliated with a U.S. institution) or American citizens resident abroad and may apply for funding to carry out projects anywhere in the world.” Eligibility
Eligible nationalities
USA
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Application process
- 1Submit one Franklin Research Grant application in the APS online portal by October 1, stating that you seek the British Academy Fellowship; there is no separate form.
- 2Name two supporting experts from outside your institution (at most one a mentor); their letters are due on the same deadline.
Program timeline
Application and two letters due.
October 1, 2026
January 2027
Decisions for the October round.
One to two months of research in London.
2027