The National Archives Foundation recently opened the application window for the sixth annual Cokie Roberts Fellowship for Women's History. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2026.

The Cokie Roberts Research Fund for Women’s History will award up to $12,500 to support annual fellowships for applicants who will perform new research using materials from the National Archives to elevate women’s history.

Fellows will conduct original research at National Archives facilities with the goal of publishing their work in the form of a book, article, essay, film, podcast, or art piece for the general public. Emerging or established historians, journalists, graduate students, public historians, and other practitioners are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants must submit the following information through the online form:

• Project proposal responses – Applications require written responses to project proposal questions. These questions include: An abstract or executive summary of your project proposal; any prior experience conducting research at the National Archives; specific Record Groups or collections you plan to use; an overview of your proposed research topic and why the topic is important to you; and when and where you hope to publish your final work.
• Resume/CV (no more than three pages).
• One (1) letter of recommendation (this may be sent separately to info@archivesfoundation.org).
• Three (3) samples of your work.