Research

All awardees will receive a $245 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 $245 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.

A residency may begin any time after June 1, 2025, and it must be completed by May 31, 2026.

Applicants will be notified by April 15, 2025, of the Selection Committee's decision.

Potential applicants should contact the New York State Archives Researcher Services staff well in advance of completing the application, to discuss their research topic and the records that they propose to use. Contact any reference archivist at (518) 474-8955; archref@nysed.gov.

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 may submit the application by email (preferred) or by US Mail. For more information consult the Application Guidelines and Application Form or contact sarahackres@nysed.gov.

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.

Applications must be postmarked or e-mailed by January 15, 2025.

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.

A wide range of research topics is eligible as long as the proposed project requires the use of records held by the New York State Archives and focuses on some aspect of New York State history, government or public policy. Review the list of previously awarded projects or, for more information, contact the New York State Archives, Researcher Services, (518) 474-8955; archref@nysed.gov.