Mary D. Sheriff Research and Travel Prize
Forecasted
The Mary D. Sheriff Research and Travel Prize supports early career feminist research in eighteenth-century art history or visual/material culture, funded by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; one-time travel/research support
Summary: Supports early career scholars working on feminist research in eighteenth-century art history or visual/material culture.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASECS or HECAA members and may not accept more than one ASECS grant or fellowship in a given year.
Description
The Mary D. Sheriff Research and Travel Prize, offered by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) in collaboration with HECAA, promotes feminist scholarship in eighteenth-century art history and visual or material culture. The prize honors the legacy of Mary D. Sheriff, a prominent feminist art historian and educator, and aims to foster innovative research by early career scholars. Funding supports research and travel costs for projects that align with the prize’s focus.
