Selma Jeanne Cohen Conference Presentation Award
The Selma Jeanne Cohen Conference Presentation Award from the American Society for Theatre Research supports scholars presenting research on theatre and dance intersections at the ASTR annual conference.
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium plus complimentary ASTR conference registration; funds intended for travel and hotel costs.
Summary: Supports scholars presenting research on theatre and dance intersections at the ASTR annual conference.
Key Information: Applicants must already be accepted to present at the ASTR annual conference.
Description
The Selma Jeanne Cohen Conference Presentation Award, administered by the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR), is designed to foster scholarship that bridges the fields of theatre and dance or movement. The award provides financial support to scholars who have been accepted to present in plenary or working sessions at the ASTR annual conference, with the aim of increasing the visibility and impact of dance scholarship within theatre studies. The award honors the legacy of Selma Jeanne Cohen, a pioneering dance scholar and editor, by encouraging innovative work at the intersection of theatre and dance.
