Best History Grants in Alaska

Undergraduate and graduate students studying Alaska history in Alaska can receive support for accredited college tuition and expenses. With a mission to honor historian Patricia Roppel, Alaska Community Foundation provides history students with a $5,000 annual scholarship, with preference for work on Southeast Alaska or mining, fisheries, or timber history.

Doctoral students at U.S. universities working on 19th–early 21st century Russian/Soviet historical studies can receive up to US $28,000 for dissertation research or completion, including projects based in Alaska. With a mission to advance historical knowledge, the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies supports history and gender-focused dissertations in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

Alaska history and history of science researchers can access funding through the Curtis Gates Lloyd Research Fellowship to support on-site projects using the Lloyd Library and Museum collections. Individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree receive US $2,000 - US $3,000 per month for one to three months of research conducted in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Students pursuing history, museum studies, archival management, library science, historic preservation, archaeology, anthropology, art or architectural history, or traditional arts trades can receive funding through the Jay A. Graybeal Scholarship. Focused on history-related higher education and training, Community Foundation of Carroll County awards US $1,000 to eligible college-bound or currently enrolled students, including those in Alaska.

Doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars in history and related fields can seek short-term research fellowships to work with North American primary sources, including projects connected to Alaska. Focus areas include German and European history, German-American relations, and North American and Pan American history. The German Historical Institute welcomes applicants based at North American or European institutions.

Authors or publishers with distinguished English-language history books can apply for the Beveridge Family Prize from the American Historical Association, awarding US $1,000. Eligible works cover the history of the United States, Latin America, or Canada from 1492 to the present; Alaska-related historical studies may be competitive if they meet these criteria and hold a 2025 copyright.

Scholars or publishers with books on the history of American law and society, broadly defined, can seek recognition through this annual prize, including applicants in Alaska. Focused on historical scholarship, the American Historical Association awards US $1,000 for the best 2025 copyright book, honoring high scholarly and literary merit.

Alaska history scholars should note this grant is only for Harvard University Ph.D. candidates in American history using historical methodologies. Eligible students who have passed their general exams can receive up to US $3,000 from Harvard University for summer travel necessary for dissertation research, with a required adviser support letter.

Harvard American history Ph.D. candidates conducting dissertation research using historical methods can receive term-time support for projects in American history. With a mission to advance historical scholarship, Harvard University provides one-semester Warren Center research grants offering a five-month stipend and, for G-6 students, coverage of tuition and fees during the award period.

Harvard University American history PhD candidates completing their dissertations can receive support to finish their research and writing free from teaching duties. With a mission to advance historical scholarship, Harvard University provides a ten-month Dissertation Completion Grant covering stipend, facilities fee, and health insurance for eligible students, including those with Alaska-focused topics.

History scholars in Alaska and across the U.S. and Canada can receive recognition and US $500 for an outstanding book on British history from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century. The North American Conference on British Studies awards the John Ben Snow Prize annually to a North American author in British studies.

Scholars focused on British history, culture, and related fields working on gender and sexuality topics can apply for the Judith R. Walkowitz Article Prize, which awards US $1,000 for the best published article. Eligible applicants include citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada, including those based in Alaska.

Graduate students in stand-alone M.A. programs producing original research in British history, literature, society, or culture at U.S. or Canadian institutions can receive US $500 for their thesis or essay work. With a mission to support British studies, the North American Conference on British Studies invites faculty-nominated essays, which may interest Alaska history scholars focused on European history.

Undergraduate students at U.S. or Canadian colleges who have written strong history or British studies essays can apply for the NACBS Undergraduate Essay Prize, awarding US $100. Grants from the North American Conference on British Studies help support work on British history and culture, which may include projects by Alaska-based history students.

Historians in Alaska and across North America with English-language books on Italian history, Italian cultural history, or Italo-American cultural relations can apply for this $1,000 prize. Alaska history scholars whose work fits these themes may be eligible for recognition through the Helen & Howard R. Marraro Prize administered by the American Historical Association.

Authors or publishers of major scholarly books in European intellectual and cultural history can receive US $1,000 through the George L. Mosse Prize, awarded by the American Historical Association. History scholars in Alaska may be eligible if their 2025 copyright books demonstrate exceptional research accuracy, originality, and literary merit on Europe since 1500.

Researchers, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations, and health professionals conducting oral history projects on U.S. family medicine, including those in Alaska, can apply for up to US $3,000 to support interviews and related research expenses. Grants from American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation help expand historical oral history collections and perspectives on family medicine.

U.S. citizens who are current or aspiring secondary-school teachers of American history, American government, or civics can apply for the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program’s graduate study awards, up to US $24,000. This national fellowship supports master’s degrees focused on the U.S. Constitution and may benefit Alaska educators pursuing advanced history training.

Research institutions and similar organizations conducting natural history studies on rare diseases can apply for up to US $600,000 from the Food and Drug Administration; awards support high-quality, interpretable data collection to advance medical product development. Alaska-based teams working in the history of science or pharmacology within rare disease research may be eligible.

Graduate students studying American history, including those in Alaska, can apply for up to US $3,000 from the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Illinois to support their research. Projects must deepen knowledge of U.S. history from colonial times onward, with preference for students planning to teach.

The Bergel Institute Fellowship - FS1: Cutting Edge or Pseudoscience? invites individuals to explore the intersection of science and human potential. This immersive program seeks to rigorously analyze over a century of scientific advancement, examining theories from quantum mechanics to consciousness. Through intensive research and mentorship, fellows will develop a comprehensive study that aims to redefine the applications of validated scientific theories, fostering public understanding and contributing to the evolution of human knowledge.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) invites applications for the Scholarly Editions and Translations program, aimed at supporting teams that edit and translate crucial humanities texts. This year's focus is on projects related to American history and culture or Western civilization, addressing the need for accessible editions or translations of foundational works essential for new scholarship.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers $3000 short-term research fellowships for doctoral candidates, faculty, and independent scholars in American history. Founded in 1994, this nonprofit enhances history education through diverse programs in all 50 states, providing access to over 60,000 historical documents. The fellowships support research at New York City archives, fostering scholarship and recognition by esteemed organizations, ultimately benefiting thousands of teachers and millions of students.

The HTR Foundation Grant supports the preservation of American Civil War sites and educational projects related to this heritage. Grants are available to tax-exempt organizations and government agencies, focusing on land acquisition and public engagement while excluding endowments, individual support, and local interest projects. This initiative promotes the historical, cultural, and environmental legacy of the United States, ensuring the continued education and awareness of the Civil War's significance.

The AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science, offered by the American Meteorological Society, supports graduate students completing dissertations on atmospheric or related sciences. With a stipend of $20,000 for one year, this fellowship encourages close collaboration between historians and scientists. It aims to enhance diversity by welcoming applications from women, minorities, and disabled students traditionally underrepresented in these fields, fostering a more inclusive academic environment.

The American Institute of Physics offers Grants-in-Aid to support research in the history of the physical sciences. Aimed primarily at graduate students, the program also welcomes applications from undergraduates, postdoctoral researchers, and established scholars. Grants up to $2,500 are provided on a reimbursement basis for expenses such as travel and research assistance. Applications for research conducted globally are encouraged, including visits to the Niels Bohr Library & Archives.

The Armstrong Foundation, established in 1949, focuses on funding educational initiatives that promote the significance of the U.S. Constitution. To be eligible, organizations must provide an IRS determination letter confirming their 501(c)(3) status. This foundation aims to enhance public understanding and appreciation of constitutional values through various educational mediums.