Lawrence T. Jones III Research Fellowship in Civil War Texas History
Lawrence T. Jones III Research Fellowship in Civil War Texas History supports researchers studying Texas history and the Civil War, funding work intended to produce an article, book, or exhibition.
Funder: Texas State Historical Association
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 award, awarded annually
Summary: Supports research on Texas history and the Civil War leading to an article, book, or exhibition.
Key Information: The winning recipient must attend the TSHA Annual Meeting to receive the award.
Description
The Lawrence T. Jones III Research Fellowship in Civil War Texas History is administered by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). Awarded annually for the best research proposal concerning Texas history and the Civil War, it supports historical research with a defined purpose and an intended end product, such as an article, book, or exhibition. Applicants explain both their research aims and their need for funding.
Established in 2000, the fellowship honors Lawrence T. Jones III for his contributions to the study, collection, and publication of Texas and Civil War history. It forms part of TSHA’s awards program, which encourages the research, preservation, and publication of historical material affecting Texas.
