Disability in College Composition Travel Awards
This grant supports scholars whose research advances disability studies in composition and rhetoric, promoting diversity, access, and inclusive practices in academic writing.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Disability in College Composition Travel Awards)
Funding Amounts: Six awards of $750 each; typically three for graduate students and three for faculty/staff.
Summary: Supports scholars advancing disability studies in composition and rhetoric, fostering diversity, access, and critical inquiry.
Key Information: Application/nomination requires an accepted CCCC Annual Convention proposal.
Description
The Disability in College Composition Travel Awards, offered by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and administered by the National Council of Teachers of English, recognize and support scholarship that advances understanding of disability within composition and rhetoric. These awards highlight disability as a form of diversity and a critical lens, encouraging scholars to explore issues at the intersection of disability, writing, and access. The program seeks to foster inclusive practices and promote efforts dedicated to improving experiences for people with disabilities in academic writing studies.
Awards are given annually to scholars whose accepted CCCC Annual Convention proposals demonstrate significant contributions to the field, including theoretical advancement, methodological innovation, accessible pedagogy, and community-building within disability studies and writing.
