Research Fellowships

Deadline: March 15, 2012

Purpose: The purpose of the ASTR Research Fellowships is to underwrite some of the research expenses of scholars undertaking projects significant to the field of theatre and/or performance studies. The total award of up to $4000 may be divided among multiple winners. The fellowships can be used in conjunction with funding from other sources.

Eligibility: Anyone holding a terminal degree and who has been a member of ASTR for at least three years is eligible to apply. Rank and institutional affiliation are not considered.

Application: Submit to the committee chair:

• a 150-word abstract of the project;
• a longer but concise narrative description of the project, indicating its procedures, goals, and significance within the field of theater/performance studies;
• a budget for the project, indicating the portion of expenses that ASTR funds will be used to underwrite, such as travel, reproductions, etc.;
• a two-page curriculum vitae; and
• three letters of support from scholars in the proposed or related fields of study. Recommendations may be submitted via email.

Send complete applications by e-mail to: E.J. Westlake (chair) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All materials should be submitted electronically. Applications should be attached in Word format. Support letters may be e-mailed as attachments or may be included in the body of the e-mail.

Evaluation: Applications will be assessed by a committee consisting of E.J. Westlake (chair), Lisa Freeman, and Shane Vogel. Committee members will consider the merit of the project within the field of theater/performance studies and of the individual scholar's academic research endeavors.

Deadline: Applications must be received by March 15, 2012.

Notification: All applicants will be informed by May 1, 2012.