The Charles J. Tanenbaum Fellowship in Cartographical Bibliography
The Charles J. Tanenbaum Fellowship in Cartographical Bibliography funds research on the history, design, and dissemination of maps using bibliographical methods, supported by the Bibliographical Society of America.
Funder: Bibliographical Society of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (full application deadline for 2027 fellowships)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per award; one-year project period typical
Summary: Supports research into the history, design, and dissemination of cartographical documents from the Renaissance to the present, with an emphasis on bibliography.
Description
The Charles J. Tanenbaum Fellowship in Cartographical Bibliography, administered by the Bibliographical Society of America (BSA), supports research projects that investigate the history, presentation, printing, design, distribution, and reception of cartographical documents from the Renaissance era to the present day. The fellowship encourages projects that utilize bibliographical methods to understand the significance of maps and related artifacts as historical evidence. Funded projects may address the evolution of mapmaking, the dissemination of cartographical knowledge, and the physical and cultural aspects of maps and cartographical materials.
