Assistance for Convention Attendance and Member Dues
The Modern Language Association’s Assistance for Convention Attendance and Member Dues grant supports global humanities scholars’ research by funding convention travel and covering membership dues for those in developing nations.
Funder: Modern Language Association
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Convention-assistance grants) | April 30, 2027 (Good Neighbor Fund dues-assistance)
Funding Amounts: Partial travel reimbursement of $400 for convention attendance; Good Neighbor Fund covers up to five years of MLA dues for eligible applicants.
Summary: Provides financial support for travel to the annual MLA convention and covers membership dues for scholars in developing nations.
Description
The Modern Language Association (MLA) offers financial assistance to support the professional development of scholars in the humanities through two main programs: travel grants for attending the annual MLA convention and membership dues assistance via the Good Neighbor Fund. The travel grants provide partial reimbursement for travel expenses, particularly targeting graduate students, non-tenure-track faculty, unemployed members, and members residing outside the United States and Canada. The Good Neighbor Fund assists permanent residents of soft-currency or developing nations by covering their MLA membership dues for up to five years, fostering greater global participation and inclusivity in the association.
