[Society of American Archivists](https://www2.archivists.org)

February 2027

$1,000 cash award plus certificate; supports travel to SAA Annual Meeting.

Enables international archivists studying/training in the US or Canada to attend the Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting.

Only non-US/Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible.

--- ## Description The Oliver Wendell Holmes Travel Award is designed to support international archivists who are currently studying or training in the United States or Canada by providing funding to attend the Annual Meeting of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). Established in 1979, the award honors Oliver Wendell Holmes, a notable figure in the archival profession. The recipient receives a certificate and a cash award to help cover travel expenses to the SAA Annual Meeting, providing an opportunity for professional development and networking within the archival community. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 cash award - Certificate of recognition - Intended to support travel expenses to the SAA Annual Meeting --- ## Eligibility - Open to archivists who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. - Applicants must be currently training or studying in the US or Canada. - The award is intended for international archivists only. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the SAA portal. - The anticipated deadline is February 28 each year (for the next cycle, February 2027). - [Preview or apply online](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45835-Society-Of-American-Archivists). - Selection is made by a committee of SAA members. - Only one travel award may be received per cycle (if applying for multiple SAA travel awards). --- ## Additional Information - The award is funded by the Society of American Archivists Foundation. - The selection committee consists of three SAA members and one co-chair of the SAA Awards Committee. - Awardees are typically recognized during the SAA Annual Meeting. --- ## External Links - [Program Details and Application](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-holmes) - [SAA Travel Awards Overview](https://www2.archivists.org/awards/travel-awards) - [Society of American Archivists Home](https://www2.archivists.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | (312) 606-0722 | | Contact Page | [https://www2.archivists.org/contact](https://www2.archivists.org/contact) |

Oliver Wendell Holmes Travel Award

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