The Application is Open for the Cokie Roberts Fellowship for Women’s History

The National Archives Foundation has opened the application window for the Fourth Annual Cokie Roberts Fellowship for Women's History. Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2024.

The Cokie Roberts Research Fund for Women’s History will award up to $12,500 to support annual fellowships for applicants who will perform new research at the National Archives to elevate women’s history.

The recipients of the fellowship will perform original document research from the National Archives on women’s history for a published book, article, essay, film, short series, or art piece developed for the general public.

How to apply:

The application window is open and will close on May 15, 2024.

Interested applicants must submit the following information through an online form:

• Project Proposal Responses – Applications require written responses to project proposal questions. These questions include: An abstract or executive summary of your project proposal; any prior experience conducting research at the National Archives; an overview of your proposed research topic and why the topic is important to you; and when and where you hope to publish your final work.

• Resume/CV (no more than three pages)

• One (1) letter of recommendation (supporting your application/project)

• Three (3) samples of your work.

Contact fellowship@archivesfoundation.org for more information.