David Keller Travel Grants
Forecasted
David Keller Travel Grants support untenured scholars’ participation in the American Society for Theatre Research conference to foster professional development and active involvement in the society.
This grant was recently updated
The application deadline for the David Keller Travel Grants is now listed as Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to three $800 honorariums, each with complimentary conference registration
Summary: Supports untenured scholars with terminal degrees in participating in the ASTR conference and becoming active in the society.
Key Information: Applicants must already be accepted to present or organize at the ASTR conference; membership is not required.
Description
The David Keller Travel Grants support participation in the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) conference. The program encourages untenured scholars with terminal degrees to become active members of the organization, including independent scholars and faculty in contingent, tenure-track, and adjunct positions. Support takes the form of an honorarium and complimentary conference registration for scholars accepted to present a plenary paper, organize a working session, or present in a working session.
The grants honor David Mathias Keller, a director, actor, production manager, educator, and longtime ASTR treasurer. The application emphasizes the value of attending the meeting for the applicant’s professional development and how the conference theme might inform their research.
