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Center for Missouri Studies USA Fellowships 2026

Scholarship
USA
On-site
Published May 26, 2025

Overview

The Center for Missouri Studies Fellowships are designed to:

Promote original research into Missouri’s past

Description

The Center for Missouri Studies Fellowships are designed to:

Promote original research into Missouri’s past

Encourage interdisciplinary scholarship

Highlight lesser-known histories, including the intersections of politics, business, culture, science, and society in Missouri

The essays must reflect significant use of primary sources, a strong grasp of relevant secondary literature, and proper academic citation using The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition.

Eligibility

Open to both independent researchers and academic scholars
No restriction based on age, academic rank, or nationality
Research must be focused on Missouri’s history or culture

Additional Information

Fellowship Goals

The Center for Missouri Studies Fellowships are designed to:

Promote original research into Missouri’s past
Encourage interdisciplinary scholarship
Highlight lesser-known histories, including the intersections of politics, business, culture, science, and society in Missouri
The essays must reflect significant use of primary sources, a strong grasp of relevant secondary literature, and proper academic citation using The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition.

Degree Level

Center for Missouri Studies USA Fellowships 2026 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at USA Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
Missouri Studies

Benefits

$5,000 stipend per fellowship
Research support from SHSMO resources
Opportunity to present findings publicly
Essays considered for publication in the Missouri Historical Review (though not guaranteed)

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

 Open to both independent researchers and academic scholars
No restriction based on age, academic rank, or nationality
Research must be focused on Missouri’s history or culture

Timeline For The 2026 Center For Missouri Studies Fellowships

May 1, 2025 – Application period opens
Prior to May 1, 2025 – Fellowship topics for 2026 announced
September 2, 2025 – Application deadline
December 15, 2025 – Fellowship recipients announced
January–December 2026 – Research and writing period (essay completion required within this calendar year)
Date TBD (Post-award) – Public presentation opportunity arranged with SHSMO

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

A proposal (maximum 2 pages) containing:

Full name and institutional affiliation (if applicable)
Title of proposed research
250-word description of the project
List of key primary and secondary sources
Proposed timeline for completion
A 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) that demonstrates the applicant’s qualifications and ability to complete the proposed project.

How To Apply

Applications can be submitted either:

By email to: contact@shsmo.org
(Use subject line: “The Center Fellowship”)

Or by post to:

The State Historical Society of Missouri
605 Elm Street, Columbia, MO 65201
Alternatively, candidates may also complete the online form available on the SHSMO website .

Final Thoughts

The Center for Missouri Studies Fellowships 2026 offer a valuable opportunity for scholars to delve into Missouri’s rich and often overlooked historical narratives. With financial backing, publication possibilities, and a supportive academic environment, these fellowships empower researchers to tell meaningful stories that deepen our understanding of Missouri’s role in American history.
Whether you're an independent scholar, graduate researcher, or tenured professor, this is a call to explore Missouri's past through new lenses — and share it with the world.

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Funding

Partial Funding

Organization

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Degree

Fellowship

Subjects

Missouri Studies

Nationality

International Students, Domestic Students

Country

USA

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