ASTR Targeted Research Area Grant

ASTR Targeted Research Area Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: June 23, 2025

Summary

The ASTR Targeted Research Area Grant supports projects by scholars focusing on under-represented areas in theatre, dance, and performance studies. This includes research on Asian, African, Latin American, and Middle Eastern disciplines, as well as pre-1900 studies and essential translations. The grant, offering up to $3000, encourages recipients to publish their findings and collaborate with Theatre Survey editors. Eligibility extends to scholars with terminal degrees and graduate students, provided they are ASTR members.

Overview

Purpose This grant is intended to support specific projects by scholars working in areas important to ASTR’s mission that are currently under-represented in the organization and the field. Such areas include, but are not limited to, the following: Asian, African, Latin American, and Middle Eastern theatre, dance, and performance; pre-1900 research, and other areas not currently widely represented in the field. Translations of important theatre documents, including plays, will also be considered. This award is not intended to support curriculum development. Recipients are encouraged to submit their resulting work, if appropriate, to Theatre Survey and to work with the editors as the project develops. Evaluation Committee members will consider the merit of the project within the field of theatre/dance/performance studies and of the individual scholar's academic research endeavors. Award This award provides an up to $3000 honorarium, which may be split among more than one award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any independent, tenured, or untenured scholar who holds a terminal degree, or any graduate student who is applying in support of a project that is not directly related to her/his dissertation. All applicants must be ASTR members at the time of application. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Rank and institutional affiliation are not considered. Applicants may not apply for a Targeted Research Area Grant and for a Research Fellowship for the same project in the same year.