Shirley Bill Fund
Forecasted
The Shirley Bill Fund from ASECS supports innovative undergraduate course design in eighteenth-century studies, highlighting creative teaching and sharing exemplary curricula with the academic community.
Funder: American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Innovative Course Design Competition application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 per winner; typically 3 awards annually
Summary: Supports innovative undergraduate course design in eighteenth-century studies and honors educators through recognition at the ASECS Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Open only to current ASECS members; winners present at the Annual Meeting and have course materials published.
Description
The Shirley Bill Fund, administered by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS), underwrites the annual Innovative Course Design Competition. This initiative encourages excellence and creativity in the undergraduate teaching of the eighteenth century. Proposals may involve new courses, significant revisions, or innovative units within existing courses. The competition not only provides financial recognition but also celebrates the legacy of inspiring educators by listing their names in the ASECS Annual Meeting Program. Winners are invited to present their course designs at the Annual Meeting, and their materials are published on the ASECS website.
