Aubrey L. Williams Research Travel Fellowship
The Aubrey L. Williams Research Travel Fellowship funds doctoral research travel for eighteenth-century English literature, supporting in-depth scholarly work through the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (application deadline; all materials and letters of recommendation due)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 per award; one-time travel support for doctoral research
Summary: Supports North America-based doctoral students in eighteenth-century English literature with funding for essential research travel.
Key Information: Only ASECS members in good standing may apply; doctoral dissertation research focus required.
Description
The Aubrey L. Williams Research Travel Fellowship, administered by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS), provides financial support to North America-based doctoral students conducting dissertation research in eighteenth-century English literature. The fellowship is designed to facilitate essential travel—such as visits to archives, special collections, or relevant research sites—that is critical for the completion of high-quality scholarly work in the field. This targeted support aims to advance eighteenth-century English literary studies by enabling emerging scholars to access resources that may otherwise be inaccessible.
