America 250 Fellowship
The Jack Miller Center is now accepting applications for the America250 Fellowship program, a one-year appointment in partnership with the Jack Miller Center to pursue independent research and writing focused on the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the broader founding era.
The Fellowship is open to applicants who have completed a PhD, JD, or other terminal degree, and have demonstrated research or commentary on topics related to America’s founding principles and history. Graduate students with a strong publishing history will also be considered. Successful applicants will demonstrate:- Strong scholarly credentials and subject-matter expertise
- A proven record of writing for public or general audiences (or clear potential to do so)
- The ability to communicate complex historical ideas with clarity and balance
The Fellow’s primary responsibility is to produce original articles written for non-specialist audiences and published in prominent popular outlets. During the fellowship year, each America250 Fellow will:
- Research and write three to five original, publishable articles for popular media outlets such as newspapers, magazines, and widely read digital platforms, using their affiliation with the Jack Miller Center.
- Address topics related to the political, intellectual, social, legal, cultural, or global dimensions of the American founding.
- Explore themes related to the Jack Miller Center’s mission such as liberty, equality, governance, constitutionalism, conflict, continuity, and the contested meanings of the American Revolution and its legacy.
- Be available for up to five media interviews during the fellowship term, coordinated by the Jack Miller Center.
The Jack Miller Center communications team will be available to assist with editing and placement, as well as additional media opportunities.
The America250 Fellowship will run from May 15, 2026 to May 14, 2027. Recipients will receive a stipend at the completion of their fellowship ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, contingent on their prior experience and publishing history. The stipend amount will be identified at time of offer.
If you have any questions, please contact Marlee Promisel at mpromisel@gojmc.org.