Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellowships at Fort Ticonderoga

QUALIFICATIONSFort Ticonderoga seeks graduate students in museum studies, art history, decorative arts, museum education, public history, history, American studies, or military history. Fellows will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as contribute to a dedicated team to create and develop ground-breaking exhibitions and programs for a diverse audience. Qualified undergraduates are welcome to apply.

DETAILSWhile working individually with their project supervisors, fellows will also meet and work together throughout the two-month experience. Fellows will have an opportunity to work with Fort Ticonderoga’s professional staff as part of our team approach to all major projects. Professional development opportunities during the fellowships will include visits from outside scholars and field trips. In general, project-specific work will encompass about 75% of the fellow’s time. The remaining time will be taken up with day-to-day tasks in their department, providing a wide-ranging experience working at a historic site and museum.

STIPENDSEach graduate fellow will receive a $2,500 stipend plus housing on-site.

APPLICATIONSGraduate and undergraduate students interested in applying for an Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellowship should review the Fellowship descriptions below. Each position has slightly different application requirements, which are listed at the end of each description. Contact Rich Strum, Director of Academic Programs, at rstrum@fort-ticonderoga.org if you have any questions. 

FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTIONSDetailed descriptions below include an overview of each fellowship, including project descriptions, qualifications, and details for applying. Applicants can apply for more than one fellowship if they meet the qualifications. 

• • Archaeology Fellowship
  • Collections Fellowship
  • Exhibitions Research Fellowship
  • Education/Research Fellowship

DEADLINEApplications are due January 15, 2024. Finalists for each fellowship will be interviewed in person or via Zoom by the selection panel during late January and early February 2024. Final decisions will be announced by March 1, 2024, if not before.

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