Mississippi Archives Opens 2027 Research Fellowship Applications
The state department is offering four competitive research fellowships for the summer of 2027.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Scholarships
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The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has opened applications for four research fellowships for the upcoming year. These opportunities are open to graduate students and early-career faculty members interested in using the agency's archival collections.
Why it matters
These fellowships aim to foster deep engagement with state history by supporting original research projects. By providing financial stipends, the program encourages scholars to utilize unique archival resources located in Mississippi.
The department is offering four distinct fellowships, each providing a $5,000 stipend to recipients. Participants must commit to a minimum of two weeks of research at the archives during the summer of 2027.
The players
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
This state agency is responsible for preserving and providing public access to the historical records of Mississippi.
Eudora Welty
She was a renowned American author and Pulitzer Prize winner known for her depictions of life in the American South.
Medgar Evers
He was a prominent civil rights activist who served as the first field secretary for the NAACP in Mississippi.
Robert Bob Moses
He was an influential educator and civil rights activist who was a central figure in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
The details
Applicants can compete for the Eudora Welty, Medgar and Myrlie Evers, Religion in Mississippi History, or Robert Bob Moses Civil Rights research fellowships. The selection process is competitive and requires the use of the official state online portal.
Timeline
March 5, 2027: Application deadline for all fellowships.
Summer 2027: Required period for fellowship research.
Culture Shift
The fellowship program reflects a growing societal focus on supporting specialized historical research and archival preservation. This trend highlights the importance of maintaining direct access to primary documents as a foundation for modern academic discourse.
Interested graduate students and early-career faculty should prepare their application materials before the March deadline to be eligible for the funding. Securing one of these fellowships directly impacts a researcher's ability to conduct intensive archival work without the burden of self-funding.
The takeaway
These fellowships offer a valuable opportunity for scholars to receive financial support for focused research projects. Interested candidates should prioritize finalizing their project proposals well before the March deadline to ensure a competitive application.
Further reading
For more information on educational funding in the region, visit our Scholarships section.
More information
To review eligibility requirements and submit an application, visit the MDAH fellowship application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RedHillsMSNews.
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