Robert M. Kingdon Prize
Forecasted
The Robert M. Kingdon Prize supports graduate students presenting original research at the Sixteenth Century Society and Conference annual meeting by providing hotel accommodations.
Funder: Sixteenth Century Society and Conference
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 15, 2027 (Robert M. Kingdon Prize, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500; awarded as two free room nights at the conference hotel (not cash). Up to 10 awards annually.
Summary: Supports graduate students with travel grants to present research at the Sixteenth Century Society and Conference's annual meeting.
Key Information: Award is provided as hotel accommodation, not a cash stipend.
Description
The Robert M. Kingdon Prize provides need-based travel grants to graduate students who are presenting their research at the Sixteenth Century Society and Conference’s annual meeting. Named in honor of Robert McCune Kingdon, a founding member of the Society and dedicated mentor, the prize aims to foster scholarly engagement by enabling promising graduate researchers to participate in the academic community. The award is intended to help offset the cost of attending the annual conference, with the specific aim of supporting those with demonstrated need.
