Annual Meeting Grants: Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants

Annual Meeting Grants: Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Historical Association
Amount: US $200 - US $400
Last Updated: May 16, 2025

Summary

The Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants, established in 2016, support graduate students traveling to the AHA annual meeting who study world history. In honor of Jerry Bentley's contributions to the field, those enrolled in Hawai'i receive double the typical grant, which averages around $200–$400. Eligible applicants are graduate student members of the Association, but no individual can receive more than one grant. Preference is given to past applicants without awards.

Overview

The Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants were established in 2016 by a generous donation from Bentley’s widow, Carol Mon Lee, in honor of his tireless efforts to promote the field of world history, and his signal contributions to it. A professor at the University of Hawai'i, Jerry Bentley (December 9, 1949–July 15, 2012) was one of the leading figures in the world history movement and the founding editor of the Journal of World History. The Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants are awarded annually to support travel to the AHA annual meeting for graduate students who include world history among their major or minor fields of academic study. Grantees enrolled at a university in the state of Hawai'i will receive twice the standard grant amount. Note: Grant amounts are recommended annually by the executive director based on the fund balance and average around $200–$400.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only graduate student members of the Association are eligible to apply for the Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants, regardless of participation in the meeting program. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

No individual is eligible to receive more than one travel grant.