Graduate Student Conference (GSC) Support Fund

About this program

The American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) Graduate Student Conference Support Fund assists ABD students and PhDs within one year of earning their degree with participation in the ASECS Annual Meeting. Awards may provide free or reduced registration and potentially one night of conference lodging, depending on available contributions. Applicants must be current ASECS members, have an accepted presentation, and may not have previously received a Conference Support award; materials include a 300-word personal statement addressing financial need and anticipated graduation date, a CV, and the presentation abstract. Applications are due December 15, 2026.