May 9, 2022

North American Conference on British Studies Dissertation Fellowship

Application Deadline: June 1, 2022, 

The North American Conference on British Studies (NACBS) Dissertation Fellowship is awarded to support dissertation research in the British Isles on any topic of British (including Scottish, Irish and Imperial) history or British Studies. The Fellowship consists of a $10,000 stipend. Two runners-up will receive a $5,000 travel grant. Each advisor may nominate one candidate enrolled in a Ph.D. program in a U.S. or Canadian institution. At the time of application, the nominee must have completed all degree requirements save the dissertation. NACBS fellowships may be held concurrently with other awards. Winners must utilize these fellowships by August 31, 2023 and must also submit, by this date, a financial report on the use of the funds.

Eligibility

• The nomination must be made by the student’s dissertation advisor, supported by one additional letter of recommendation. The nominating advisor and the nominee must both be members of the NACBS.
• The candidate must need to travel to the British Isles for the purpose of dissertation research. The fellowship awardee must conduct full-time research in the British Isles for an extended stay of at least three-months duration. Travel grant awardees may conduct shorter research trips.

For more information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.