The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is offering research stipends of up to $2,000 for researchers to fund their travel to Jackson and accommodations for three consecutive nights to allow for three days of research at MDAH. Selected applicants will schedule fellowships to take place for three consecutive days during the months of August through December 2023.
The application deadline for the Family Genealogy Fellowship is Friday, April 28, 2023. When choosing your proposed research dates, please review our hours listed below.
| Public Reading Room | Archival & Media Reading Rooms | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday - Friday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | 8 a.m. –4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m.–1 p.m. | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Selection Criteria
- Recipient must be 18 years of age or older.
- Research must be conducted on the applicant’s own family.
- Family ties to Mississippi must be documented.
- Recipient should identify the type of information they hope to locate during their time at MDAH.