The American Antiquarian Society – ASECS Library Fellowship funds research on eighteenth-century topics using AAS collections, supporting a 1–2 month residency for scholars in early American studies.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates: January 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,600 for a one- to two-month residency at the American Antiquarian Society
Summary: Supports research in eighteenth-century studies utilizing the American Antiquarian Society's collections.
Key Information: ASECS membership required by time of award; only one ASECS fellowship/travel grant per year.
This fellowship, offered jointly by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) and the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), supports scholars conducting research on topics related to the eighteenth century. The award provides the opportunity for a one- to two-month residential research period at the AAS in Worcester, Massachusetts, granting access to one of the premier collections for early American history and culture. The program aims to foster innovative scholarship and deepen understanding of the eighteenth century.