Folger Institute, Folger Shakespeare Library – ASECS Library Fellowship
Forecasted
This fellowship supports in-depth research in eighteenth-century studies using the Folger Shakespeare Library’s collections, funded by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 for research residency at the Folger Shakespeare Library; one fellowship per cycle.
Summary: Supports research in eighteenth-century studies using the Folger Shakespeare Library’s collections; jointly funded by ASECS and the Folger Institute.
Key Information: ASECS members may only receive one ASECS travel grant or fellowship per year (July 1–June 30).
Description
This fellowship is a collaborative initiative between the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) and the Folger Institute at the Folger Shakespeare Library. It is designed to support innovative scholarship in eighteenth-century studies by providing researchers access to the Folger’s extensive collections. The program aims to foster new insights and critical work that deepen understanding of the eighteenth century across literature, history, art, and related disciplines.
