José Esteban Muñoz First-Time Presentation Award
Supports first-time ASTR conference presentations by scholars of color whose research advances intersectional, LGBTQIA2S+, and disability-focused theatre studies in honor of José Esteban Muñoz.
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Due Dates: July 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to three awards of $800 each, plus complimentary conference registration
Summary: Supports first-time ASTR conference presentations by scholars of color whose work advances research by and about people of color, with emphasis on intersectional, LGBTQIA2S+, and disability-focused scholarship.
Key Information: Applicants must be first-time ASTR presenters of color; cannot apply for both the Marshall and Muñoz awards in the same year.
Description
The José Esteban Muñoz First-Time Presentation Award, established by the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR), honors the legacy of José Esteban Muñoz, a leading scholar in performance studies, queer theory, and critical theory. The award aims to support scholars of color who are presenting at the ASTR annual conference for the first time. It recognizes the systemic barriers faced by minoritarian knowledge producers in academia and is designed to foster research by and about people of color, with a particular emphasis on intersectional work, including LGBTQIA2S+ and disability communities, as well as scholars lacking regularized institutional support. The award covers travel and hotel expenses and waives conference registration for recipients.
