Gwin J. and Ruth Kolb Research Travel Fellowship
The Gwin J. and Ruth Kolb Research Travel Fellowship from ASECS supports early-career scholars' travel to archives for eighteenth-century research.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Application materials and letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: $500 travel grant; one-time award; non-renewable.
Summary: Supports early-career scholars in eighteenth-century studies with supplemental funding for research travel to collections and archives.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASECS members in good standing; only one ASECS travel grant/fellowship per academic year.
Description
The Gwin J. and Ruth Kolb Research Travel Fellowship, administered by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS), provides supplemental funding for research-related travel to distant collections, archives, or sites in North America or abroad. The fellowship is designed to support early-career scholars—including junior faculty, independent scholars within five years of earning their Ph.D., and advanced doctoral candidates—whose work in eighteenth-century studies requires access to specific collections or resources. The goal is to advance innovative scholarship and facilitate access to vital research materials.
