BSA Short-Term Fellowships
The BSA Short-Term Fellowships from the Bibliographical Society of America fund research on the physical history and evidence of books and textual artifacts across all periods and formats.
Funder: Bibliographical Society of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Application deadline for fellowships awarded in 2027)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per short-term fellowship; supports travel and research expenses
Summary: Supports bibliographical research into the physical history and evidence of books and textual artifacts across all periods and formats.
Key Information: Applicants do not need to be BSA members to apply, but must join if awarded.
Description
The BSA Short-Term Fellowships, provided by the Bibliographical Society of America, are designed to advance bibliographical research focused on the physical aspects of textual artifacts as historical evidence. These fellowships support projects examining the history of textual production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading, as well as efforts to establish texts. Eligible projects may involve any format or time period—from ancient manuscripts to born-digital materials—provided the research centers on the analysis of the physical object as historical evidence. The fellowships fund travel and research expenses that contribute significantly to the field of bibliography.
