Larry J. Hackman Research Residency FAQs

Any of the records held by the New York State Archives in Albany, NY are eligible to be included. Not eligible for support is research in collections held by the New York State Library or New York State Museum, or by other archives, libraries, or local governments located within the State of New York or elsewhere. Proposed projects that rely on records that have been little used and are not available in the Archives’ online “Digital Collections” or in Ancestry.com or on microfilm will receive preference for funding.

Applicants from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply for Hackman grants. Previous residents have included academic and public historians, graduate students, independent researchers and writers, and primary and secondary school teachers.

Yes, fax and electronic submission of applications are accepted. However, there must be an original signature on the application before submitting it via email. Applications can be emailed to sarahackres@nysed.gov.

Applicants will be notified by April 15, 2024 of the Selection Committee's decision.

All awardees who are U.S. citizens or legal residents will receive a $250 award plus support for eligible  travel-related expenses. Typically, award recipients must submit a start of residency form and the first half payment voucher when they arrive at the New York State Archives to initiate payment. The second half of the award, including the $250 stipend, will be paid upon completion of the research visit, submission of the Resident's Final Report (questionnaire and narrative), and receipt and acceptance of the Final Report.

The application form indicates word limits for various sections. Brevity and clarity are encouraged!

A public presentation may be made at any academic conference or forum. The annual conference on New York State history is:

Researching New York History Conference held annually in November. The conference is sponsored by The Department of History and the History Graduate Student Organization, University at Albany, SUNY. For more information contact: Department of History, University at Albany - SUNY, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222; (518) 442-4488; resrchny@albany.edu.

Hackman grants are awarded on the basis of the recommendations of the Selection Committee. The Committee may recommend modifying the applicant's requested amount, based on funds available and assessment of the applicant's plan of work.