The ASECS Huntington Library Short-Term Fellowship supports advanced research on 1660–1815 using The Huntington Library’s collections for postdocs and PhD candidates.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (annual application and letters of recommendation deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 for research travel and residence at The Huntington Library (one-time award)
Summary: Supports postdoctoral scholars and PhD candidates conducting research on 1660–1815 using The Huntington Library’s collections.
Key Information: ASECS membership required at time of award; applicants must reside outside the Los Angeles metro area.
This fellowship, administered by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS), supports postdoctoral scholars and PhD candidates wishing to conduct research at The Huntington Library in San Marino, CA, focusing on the period 1660–1815. The award is distinct from The Huntington’s own fellowships and follows a separate application and evaluation process managed by ASECS. The fellowship aims to foster innovative scholarship in eighteenth-century studies by facilitating access to The Huntington’s rich archival resources for researchers based outside the Los Angeles metropolitan area.