The New York Academy of Medicine Library offers two annual research fellowships to support the advancement of scholarly research in the history of medicine and public health. Fellowship recipients are in-house scholars who conduct research using the Library's collections and resources.
Applications for 2025 fellowships are open until August 23, 2024.
The Audrey and William H. Helfand Fellowship in the History of Medicine and Public Health
The Helfand Fellowship supports research using Academy library resources for scholarly study of the history of medicine and public health. It is intended specifically for a scholar in residence at the Academy Library. While all proposals will be thoroughly considered, preference will be given to applications that include an emphasis on the use of visual materials held in the Academy collections and in other area institutions.
The Paul Klemperer Fellowship in the History of Medicine
The Klemperer Fellowship supports research using the Academy Library's resources for scholarly study of the history of medicine. It is intended specifically for a scholar in residence at the Academy Library.
More information about each fellowship, including the application forms, may be found by following the links above. Questions about the fellowships may be sent to history@nyam.org