Bliss Symposium Awards
The Bliss Symposium Awards support students' participation in Dumbarton Oaks symposia on Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape Studies, fostering scholarly engagement and professional development.
Funder: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Pre-Columbian Studies) | March 2027 (Byzantine Studies) | March 2027 (Garden and Landscape Studies)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 for domestic travel or up to $1,500 for international travel, plus waived symposium registration; awarded per symposium.
Summary: Supports graduate and advanced undergraduate student participation in Dumbarton Oaks symposia on Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape Studies.
Key Information: Recipients assist with symposium logistics and submit a short feature on symposium scholarship.
Description
The Bliss Symposium Awards aim to foster the engagement of graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the fields of Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape Studies by supporting their participation in Dumbarton Oaks' annual symposia. Awardees will assist with light conference logistics (such as facilitating discussion) and are required to submit a short feature on a topic related to the symposium's scholarship following the event. The awards are designed to encourage scholarly development and professional networking in these specialized fields.
