Washington, DC
Academic year 2026-2027
Deadline for applications – 15 November 2025
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies is pleased to offer fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics for projects that will benefit from a period of residence at the Museum and access to its resources. We welcome proposals from all relevant academic disciplines, including — but not limited to—anthropology, archaeology, art history, comparative genocide studies, film studies, geography, history, Jewish studies, law, material culture, religious studies, philosophy, political science, and psychology. Fellowships are designed for scholars at all levels of career, starting with PhD candidates (ABD). Faculty between appointments and scholars currently not affiliated with a university will also be considered.
Benefits of Becoming a Mandel Center Fellow
A fellowship at the Mandel Center provides scholars time to conduct research in the Museum’s world-renowned archives, to write, and to participate in programs, all while working in an intimate scholarly environment designed for the most fruitful research experience possible. Fellows enjoy tailored onboarding meetings and consultations with Mandel Center staff, personal guidance through the Emerging Scholars Publications Program, and regular scholarly presentations and lectures by Mandel Center staff and fellows.
Fellowship Duration and Stipend
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $5,000, which may be subject to taxes, as well as a one-time travel stipend to support roundtrip, economy transportation to Washington, DC from their home institution. Individual awards are for two, four, or eight consecutive months of residency. Fellows may not hold a Mandel Center fellowship concurrently with other funded fellowships.
Application Materials and Guidelines
The Mandel Center’s annual competition for fellowships for the 2026–2027 academic year will open on August 15, 2025. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2025.
Awards are granted on a competitive basis. Project proposals should specify the resources available at the Museum to which a scholar needs access for their research. Given limited resources at this time, the Rubenstein Institute is limiting access to the permanent Collection material to only those items that may be serviced in the Shapell Center Reading Room, which includes original (paper) archival collections, microform archival collections, digital materials, and published materials. The Rubenstein Institute will not be able to accommodate requests for material culture access (objects, textiles, paintings, etc.). Applicants may attach an addendum listing needed resources (in addition to the 1,000-word project proposal) or otherwise reference important resources in the body of their project proposal. Visit Collections Search to explore the Museum’s holdings.
Applications must be submitted in English via our online application and consist of the following:
- An online application form
- A project proposal (in PDF format, not to exceed 1,000 words)
- A curriculum vitae summary (in PDF format, not to exceed four single-spaced pages)
Please note that the Mandel Center does not require letters of recommendation.
Applicants will be notified of the competition outcome by April 2026.
Contact Information
Visiting Scholar Programs
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW
Washington, DC 20024-2126
Contact Email
More information: https://www.ushmm.org/research/opportunities-for-academics/fellowships/annual
