Applications open — Mandel Center Annual Fellowships
Fellowships at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies (US Holocaust Memorial Museum) support research residencies for scholars at all career stages.
Deadline: Nov 15, 2025
Donor: US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Category: Fellowship
Overview
- Fellowships support research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics with residency access to the Museum’s world-class resources.
- Residency length: 2, 4, or 8 consecutive months, offering time for deep research and scholarly exchange.
- Fellows participate in seminars, research programs, and the Emerging Scholars Publications Program for tailored support.
- Applicants may be PhD candidates, independent scholars, or researchers at any career level; previous Mandel fellows may reapply after seven years.
Benefits & support
- Monthly stipend: $5,000 during residency (as provided by the Mandel Center).
- One-time travel stipend for roundtrip transportation to Washington, DC.
- Access to extensive archival holdings: millions of documents, oral histories, images, and specialized library resources.
- Fellows are responsible for housing and health insurance; the fellowship cannot be held concurrently with another funded fellowship.
How to apply
- Applications are submitted online in English.
- Required materials: project proposal (≤1,000 words), CV or résumé, and a curriculum vitae summary.
- The Mandel Center does not require letters of recommendation for this annual fellowship.
- Typical application window opens in mid-August and closes mid-November each year; this cycle closes on Nov 15, 2025.
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