SAA First Book Award Grant

SAA First Book Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Shakespeare Association Of America
Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Summary

The SAA First Book Award, presented by the Shakespeare Association of America (SAA), honors the legacy of Jerome Singerman and supports early career scholars. This prestigious award recognizes the best monograph with a significant Shakespeare component, published as the first book by a current SAA member between September 1, 2024, and September 1, 2025. The award will be announced during the SAA’s Annual Luncheon, celebrating contributions to Shakespeare studies.

Overview

Shakespeare Association of America The Shakespeare Association of America (SAA) is a non-profit professional organization for the advanced academic study of William Shakespeare’s plays and poems, his cultural and theatrical contexts, and the many roles these have played in world culture. Since its founding in 1972, the SAA has held annual conferences that convene in a different location each year, generally in late March or early April. SAA members meet to exchange ideas and strategies for reading, teaching, researching, and writing about topics of shared interest. Sessions at the meeting include seminars, workshops, panel presentations, round-table discussions, film screenings, theatrical performances, and teaching workshops. SAA First Book Award This award honors Jerome Singerman, pioneering publisher in early modern studies and supporter of early career scholars in the field. The 2026 prize will be awarded to a monograph with a significant Shakespeare component published as the first book-length publication by a current member of the association between 1 September 2024 and 1 September 2025. The First Book Award is presented at the SAA’s Annual Luncheon each year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be SAA members in good standing. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.