How much funding does Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award Grant provide?

Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award Grant provides US $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award Grant

American Historical Association

Foundation Grants for Teachers History Grants

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

The award is intended for inspiring teachers whose techniques and mastery of subject matter made a real difference to students of history.

Other requirements

Nominations of mentors or teaching colleagues are appropriate.
An individual may not nominate his or her graduate thesis or dissertation adviser.
At the time of nomination, a nominee must still be alive but may be retired or emeritus.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: An individual may not nominate his or her graduate thesis or dissertation adviser (current or within the past five years).

Overview

The Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award, established in 1986, honors exceptional teaching and advocacy for history education across various academic institutions. Named after Eugene Asher, a prominent supporter of history teaching, this award recognizes inspiring educators whose impactful teaching methods significantly benefit history students. Nominations may include mentors or peers, provided the nominee is alive at the time of consideration, regardless of their retirement status.

Established in 1986, the Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes outstanding teaching and advocacy for history teaching at two-year, four-year, and graduate colleges and universities. The award is named for the late Eugene Asher, for many years a leading advocate for history teaching.
The Society for History Education shares the sponsorship of the award.
Recipients will be announced on the AHA website in October 2026 and recognized during a ceremony at the January 2027 AHA annual meeting in New Orleans.

Eligibility

The award is intended for inspiring teachers whose techniques and mastery of subject matter made a real difference to students of history. Nominations of mentors or teaching colleagues are appropriate. An individual may not nominate his or her graduate thesis or dissertation adviser. At the time of nomination, a nominee must still be alive but may be retired or emeritus.