Summary

Frances E. Malamy had deep roots within PEM and the Phillips Library. A long-standing member of the museum family, she dedicated tireless hours processing manuscripts. She was a unique and extraordinary individual who firmly believed that the Phillips Library provides value to the academic community and the public, and realized the importance of the collection and its outreach impact on the greater intellectual world. To sustain the contributions that Frances made to the library, her husband Michael and her two children, Jocelyn and Adam, have funded this fellowship as a lasting tribute to her memory and her interest in the Phillips Library and the world of scholarship.

The Frances E. Malamy Research Fellowship is awarded to one recipient each year to perform independent scholarly research. Fellowships awarded may be taken in the calendar year following an accepted application. The recipient receives a $5,500 award, payable in two equal installments, at the middle and conclusion of their residency

Key Details

Stipend: $5,500

Duration: 8 weeks (min.)

Deadline: October 25, 2026

Eligibility

To be considered for this fellowship, please have your research proposal, cover letter, and resume/CV submitted by Sunday, October 25, 2026. The research proposal should be no more than 1,500 words outlining the research project, specific collections in the library to support the project, and the desired end product for the work.

• Research must be centered in the library’s archives and manuscripts collections.
• The fellowship requires in-library research for a minimum of eight weeks, not to be divided into more than two terms.
• The program culminates in the submission of a research summary for the benefit of the library’s audiences, typically a public lecture or discussion. PEM reserves the right to publicize the resulting product to promote research within the collection.
• This fellowship is available to U.S. citizens, green card holders, and holders of an F1 student visa or a J1 practicum/training visa.

About

True to the spirit of its past, PEM is dedicated to creating a museum experience that celebrates art and the world in which it was made. By presenting art and culture in new ways, by linking past and present and by embracing artistic and cultural achievements worldwide, the museum offers unique opportunities to explore a multilayered and interconnected world of creative expression. It has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating and collecting museum in the United States.

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