Twice a year, the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender (SSWEMWG.org) provides conference travel support for up to 5 graduate students to present their work at national or international conferences. Travel costs up to $500 a person will be supported. 

Travel grant applications, including full conference and paper acceptance details should be directed to Amy Froide, SSEMWG Vice President at froide@umbc.edu by September 1, 2026  (for conferences through January 10, 2027. We will have a second deadline in December for Spring and Summer conferences).

How to apply: 

Please provide the following information with your expression of interest:

  • Email from a faculty member or graduate advisor verifying your status in a graduate program;

  • Conference paper details (title, panel, etc.);

  • Confirmation of conference paper acceptance/invitation;

  • Conference details (including date & location);

  • Budget details, including other sources of received or potential funding (and amounts);

  • Whether you have previously received an SSEMWG travel grant and, if so, when.


Criteria:

  • Member of the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender (student membership is $20, please see here for membership applications/renewals);

  • Graduate student in good standing;

  • Presentation on a topic pertinent to SSEMWG’s mission

Questions should be directed to the current SSEMWG Vice President, Amy Froide (froide@umbc.edu)