Rare Book School – RBS–ASECS Fellowship supports scholars of eighteenth-century studies in taking a Rare Book School course, connecting eighteenth-century scholarship with opportunities for further study.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Tuition for one Rare Book School course
Summary: Supports scholars of eighteenth-century studies through participation in a Rare Book School course.
Key Information: ASECS membership is not required to apply, but recipients must be members in good standing.
The RBS–ASECS Fellowship is jointly supported by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) and Rare Book School, which manages the award. It supports scholars of eighteenth-century studies by covering tuition for one Rare Book School course. The fellowship connects the Society’s focus on eighteenth-century scholarship with opportunities for further study through Rare Book School’s course offerings.
The award is intended for course participation rather than a separately funded research project. It is open to scholars who hold a PhD and graduate students working on their dissertations. Applications go directly to Rare Book School, which provides the application materials, submission instructions, and current-cycle details.