The Katharine F. Pantzer Senior Fellowship in the British Book Trades
The Katharine F. Pantzer Senior Fellowship supports advanced research on the history and bibliography of the British book trades during the hand-press era, funded by the Bibliographical Society of America.
Funder: Bibliographical Society of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application deadline (including required recommendation letter) for fellowships to be awarded in 2027
Funding Amounts: $6,000 for a single award; one-year project period
Summary: Supports senior scholars conducting advanced research on the history of the British book trades and publishing during the hand-press period, focusing on descriptive bibliography.
Key Information: Applicants must become BSA members to accept the award; recommendation letter required by deadline.
Description
This fellowship, administered by the Bibliographical Society of America (BSA), is designed to support advanced scholarly research into the history of the British book trades and publishing during the hand-press period, with particular emphasis on descriptive bibliography. The award encourages in-depth bibliographical inquiry, focusing on the production, distribution, and historical significance of books and other textual artifacts as physical objects. Projects may include travel to collections, research expenses, and costs related to scholarly publication or outcomes directly tied to the funded topic.
