Endow a Fellowship
The recipients of the VFH's endowed fellowships are chosen as part of the standard review process. There is no need to apply for these fellowships specifically. However, proposals that address their criteria are welcomed.
Edna and Norman Freehling Fellowship
The Edna and Norman Freehling Fellowship in South Atlantic Studies was established by historian and VFH Senior Fellow William W. Freehling in honor of his parents. The Freehling Fellowship supports research and writing on the South Atlantic region, including the Caribbean South. Preference is given to projects that bridge the divide between academia and the general public.
Emilia Galli Struppa Fellowship
The Emilia Galli Struppa Fellowship in the Humanities supports original academic writing in history and literary studies as well as projects that help make historical and literary research accessible to a wide audience. The Struppa Fellowship was created by Daniele Struppa, Chapman University chancellor and former VFH Board member, in memory of his mother, a scholar and teacher of the Classics.
Create an Endowed Fellowship
The Fellowship program relies on endowments to support its Fellows. If you would like to support research in the public interest, please consider a gift of this kind.
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