Davis/Creasman Distinction
Davis/Creasman Distinction supports American Center of Research fellows by supplementing fellowship research with the potential to make a major contribution to the recipient’s field.
Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates: No separate application (Distinction) | October 2026 (ACOR fellowship applications open) | February 15, 2027 (ACOR fellowship deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 supplement to an existing ACOR fellowship; at most one recipient annually
Summary: Recognizes the ACOR fellowship recipient most likely to make a major contribution to their field.
Key Information: Only existing ACOR fellowship recipients are considered, and an individual may receive the Distinction only once.
Description
Established in 2026, the Davis/Creasman Distinction is an endowed award administered by the American Center of Research (ACOR). It supplements an existing ACOR fellowship and recognizes the annual fellowship recipient considered most likely to make a major contribution to their field. Expected impact is its only barometer, rather than a prescribed discipline, field of inquiry, period studied, career stage, nationality, or methodology.
The award honors longtime friends and collaborators Prof. Thomas W. Davis and Prof. Pearce Paul Creasman, along with their spouses, Jennifer Davis and Dr. Isabel Creasman. Its broad scope reflects the geographic range of their research. ACOR’s Board of Trustees or its designee defines impact and selects the recipient at its sole discretion.
