Jordan Schnitzer First Book Publication Awards
The Jordan Schnitzer First Book Publication Awards help AJS members cover publication costs for their first scholarly books in Jewish Studies.
Funder: Association for Jewish Studies
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (First award cycle) | December 31, 2026 (Second award cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; funds support publication costs for first scholarly books.
Summary: Supports AJS members with first book publishing costs in Jewish Studies, including subventions for indexing, permissions, and related expenses.
Description
The Jordan Schnitzer First Book Publication Awards, offered by the Association for Jewish Studies (AJS), are intended to assist current AJS members who have secured publishing contracts for their first scholarly books and require financial support to facilitate publication. The program provides subventions of up to $5,000 per award to cover expenses typically borne by the author, such as indexing, photo and image permissions, and other publication-related costs. Applications are reviewed by a multidisciplinary committee, which evaluates the scholarly significance of the proposed book to Jewish Studies and the applicant’s demonstrated financial need for subvention support. The award is open to AJS members from all research disciplines.
