BRASS Academic Business Librarianship Travel Award
The BRASS Academic Business Librarianship Travel Award from the American Library Association supports early-career academic business librarians to attend the ALA Annual Conference for professional development.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 | January 2027 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: $1,250 and citation; one-time award for conference travel.
Summary: Supports early-career academic business librarians with travel funding to attend the ALA Annual Conference.
Key Information: Awardees must attend the ALA Annual Conference; preference given to ALA, RUSA, or BRASS members.
Description
The BRASS Academic Business Librarianship Travel Award, administered by the American Library Association (ALA) and supported by Global Financial Data, recognizes and supports academic librarians who are new to the field of business librarianship. Established in 2012, the award provides a $1,250 stipend and a citation to facilitate attendance at the ALA Annual Conference, fostering professional development, networking, and engagement within the field of academic business librarianship. Preference is given to those who are members of ALA, RUSA, or BRASS, but membership is not required.
