Belle Da Costa Greene Award
The Belle Da Costa Greene Award funds research and travel in medieval studies, with a focus on supporting diverse and early-career scholars.
Funder: Medieval Academy of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline; projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; annual; 1-year duration; possible $2,500 supplementary funding for British Library research
Summary: Supports research and travel for Medieval Academy members, with a focus on diverse and early-career scholars in medieval studies.
Key Information: Applicants must be members in good standing of the Medieval Academy of America by January 15 of the application year.
Description
The Belle Da Costa Greene Award is an annual grant of $2,000 from the Medieval Academy of America, designed to support research and travel for its members, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in medieval studies. The award honors the legacy of Belle Da Costa Greene, a pioneering art historian and the first manuscript librarian of the Pierpont Morgan collection, and aims to advance scholarship and inclusivity in the field. Funds may be used for archival research, conference attendance, or to facilitate writing and research projects.
