The Katharine F. Pantzer Junior Fellowship in the British Book Trades
The Katharine F. Pantzer Junior Fellowship by the Bibliographical Society of America funds early-career research on British book trades and descriptive bibliography during the hand-press period.
Funder: Bibliographical Society of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application deadline for 2027 fellowships)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 (one-time award)
Summary: Supports early-career scholarly research on British book trades and publishing during the hand-press period, with a focus on descriptive bibliography.
Key Information: Applicants must become BSA members to accept the award; all application materials and letters must be submitted by the deadline.
Description
This fellowship supports early-career scholars conducting research into the history of the British book trades and publishing during the hand-press period. Projects should focus on topics such as authorship, reading, collecting, and especially descriptive bibliography, based on the examination of British books from this era. The fellowship encourages bibliographical inquiry into the evolution of the British book trades, fostering a nuanced understanding of historical textual artifacts. Funded by a bequest from Katharine F. Pantzer and administered by the Bibliographical Society of America (BSA), the award aims to advance scholarship in the field of book history and bibliography.
