The Daiches-Manning Memorial Fellowship in 18th-Century Scottish Studies
Forecasted
The Daiches-Manning Memorial Fellowship in 18th-Century Scottish Studies supports postdoctoral scholars’ research in Edinburgh, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: £1,500 per month for 2–3 funded months, up to £4,500; residency of 2–6 months
Summary: Supports postdoctoral scholars pursuing research in eighteenth-century Scottish studies within Edinburgh’s interdisciplinary scholarly community.
Key Information: Fellows must belong to both ASECS and ECSSS when funds are awarded.
Description
The Daiches-Manning Memorial Fellowship supports research in eighteenth-century Scottish studies at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH). Co-sponsored by IASH, the Eighteenth-Century Scottish Studies Society (ECSSS), and the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS), it honours former IASH directors David Daiches and Susan Manning and their contributions to Scottish literature, culture, and the field’s interdisciplinary and international development.
The fellowship welcomes postdoctoral scholars across disciplines and career levels. It provides focused research time within a resident scholarly community, a private office, and research facilities. Fellows are encouraged to collaborate with Edinburgh colleagues and participate in the Institute’s intellectual life. Access to Edinburgh’s archival, library, museum, and online collections can be arranged as appropriate.
