The Reese Fellowship for American Bibliography and the History of the Book in the Americas
The Reese Fellowship funds hands-on research into the history of print culture and bibliography in the Americas, emphasizing direct study of original materials.
Funder: Bibliographical Society of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application deadline for 2027 awards)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per fellowship; one-time award for research-related expenses
Summary: Supports scholarly research on the history of print culture and bibliography in the Americas, emphasizing direct engagement with original materials.
Description
This fellowship, administered by the Bibliographical Society of America (BSA), is designed to support research projects investigating the history of print culture in the Americas. The award encourages scholarly work that analyzes books and other textual artifacts as historical evidence, spanning from ancient manuscripts to contemporary digital materials. Projects may focus on the production, distribution, collecting, or reading of books, the evolution of bibliographical study, or the use of texts as historical sources. The fellowship is intended to facilitate research activities such as travel to collections and other expenses directly related to scholarly outcomes, with a strong emphasis on firsthand examination of original materials.
