The BSA-ASECS Fellowship for Bibliographical Studies in the Eighteenth Century
Supports research into eighteenth-century books and manuscripts as historical artifacts, emphasizing direct study of physical materials and bibliographical methods.
Funder: Bibliographical Society of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application deadline for 2027 fellowships)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per fellowship; single-year award
Summary: Supports research projects analyzing eighteenth-century books and manuscripts as physical historical evidence.
Key Information: Recipients must be members of both the BSA and ASECS at time of award.
Description
This fellowship, offered by the Bibliographical Society of America in collaboration with the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, supports research into books and textual artifacts from the eighteenth century. Projects must focus on the analysis of physical texts as historical evidence, which can include establishing texts, studying the history of book or manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, reading, or the evolution of bibliographical study. Funding may be used for travel, research expenses, and scholarly outcomes, with a strong emphasis on projects engaging directly with original materials. Innovative approaches, including digital analysis, are welcome as long as they are grounded in the study of physical artifacts.
