John H. Jenkins Research Fellowship in Texas History
John H. Jenkins Research Fellowship in Texas History supports individual researchers studying Texas history, funding work toward an article, book, or exhibition to advance historical scholarship.
Funder: Texas State Historical Association
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 award, awarded annually
Summary: Supports the best research proposal on Texas history, leading to an article, book, or exhibition.
Key Information: The winning recipient must attend the TSHA Annual Meeting to receive the award.
Description
The Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) administers this annual fellowship to support the best research proposal concerning Texas history. The fellowship funds research toward a defined end product, such as an article, book, or exhibition. Proposals must explain the purpose of the research, why funding is needed, and what the work will produce.
Established in 1994 with funds provided by John H. Jenkins’s family and friends, the fellowship honors his contributions to Texas history as an author, editor, and bookseller, as well as his service as a TSHA Fellow and Executive Council member. The award connects support for new historical scholarship with recognition of Jenkins’s work on behalf of the field.
