The Laurie M. Wood Research Travel Award
Forecasted
The Laurie M. Wood Research Travel Award funds early-career postdocs to conduct original research abroad on any aspect of French history, supported by the Society for French Historical Studies.
Funder: Society for French Historical Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 award; funding must be used for research abroad within one year of receipt.
Summary: Supports recent postdoctoral scholars from the US or Canada conducting research outside North America on any aspect of French history.
Key Information: For postdocs within 5 years of PhD; award may not be shared; no letters of recommendation required.
Description
The Laurie M. Wood Research Travel Award, administered by the Society for French Historical Studies in partnership with the Western Society for French History, recognizes and supports outstanding early-career American and Canadian scholars in French history. The annual award is designed for postdoctoral researchers who have completed their doctorates within the past five years and enables them to conduct original research outside North America on any topic related to the history of France. The program aims to foster innovative historical scholarship and facilitate international academic collaboration.
