Paula Backscheider Archival Fellowship
The Paula Backscheider Archival Fellowship funds travel for archival research in eighteenth-century studies, supporting hands-on work with primary sources through the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (all materials and recommendations due)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; one-time research travel grant
Summary: Supports ASECS members conducting archival or special collections research in eighteenth-century studies requiring travel in the US or abroad.
Key Information: ASECS membership is required to apply.
Description
The Paula Backscheider Archival Fellowship, administered by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS), provides a $1,000 travel grant to support research projects in eighteenth-century studies that require hands-on work with archival materials, repositories, or special collections. The fellowship is open to ASECS members whose research necessitates travel to collections in the United States or internationally. The award is designed to facilitate direct engagement with primary sources essential for advancing scholarship in the field.
