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Student Travel Awards

AMERICAN DIALECT SOCIETY

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Funding Amount

$1,000 each (four awards)

Deadline

October 30, 2026

190 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Student Travel Awards

Purpose: Support student travel to present papers or posters at the American Dialect Society annual meeting.

Award Details:

  • Amount: Four travel grants of $1,000 each

  • Eligibility: Students whose papers or posters have been chosen for the ADS annual meeting program

  • Recognition: Recipients are recognized and supported to attend the annual meeting

    • Geographic Scope: North America (languages and dialects used in North America, Pacific and Atlantic islands, and Caribbean Basin)

    Focus Areas: Any aspect of languages and dialects including:

  • Spoken, signed, or written language

  • Modern or historical language varieties

  • Indigenous or introduced languages

  • Common or rare dialects

    • Contact: Joe Salmons, ADS Vice President and Program Chair

  • Email: jsalmons@wisc.edu

    • Recurrence: Annual

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Nomination Source: Student's faculty advisor or other professor (not self-nominations)
    2. Submission Format: Letter of nomination
    3. Required Materials: Letter from advisor/professor supporting the nomination
    4. Submission Method: Email to Joe Salmons (jsalmons@wisc.edu)
    5. Deadline: October 30 (annually) - nominations not accepted after this date

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