The Bibliographical Society of America – ASECS Library Fellowship funds original eighteenth-century studies research using BSA’s bibliographical resources and special collections.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates: November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per fellowship; one-time award for research projects in eighteenth-century studies.
Summary: Supports original research in eighteenth-century studies utilizing bibliographical resources or special collections at the Bibliographical Society of America.
Key Information: Applicants may only hold one ASECS fellowship or travel grant per year (July 1–June 30).
This fellowship, jointly administered by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) and the Bibliographical Society of America (BSA), supports scholars undertaking research projects in eighteenth-century studies that make substantive use of bibliographical resources or special collections. The goal is to foster original scholarship by enabling researchers to access and work with materials held by the BSA, with a focus on direct engagement with primary sources.