Awards are available for research focused on the life and leadership of George Washington, and his place in the development of American civic life and culture. These funded research opportunities, which last up to six months, are available to doctoral candidates, recent Ph.D.s, and mid-career faculty as well as advanced scholars and independent researchers with relevant topics. Fellowships less than three months provide a stipend of $3,000 per month, three-month fellowships provide $10,000, and six-month fellowships provide $20,000. All awards include onsite housing at Mt. Vernon.