The Burney Society of North America and the Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (CSECS) are pleased to sponsor a biennial research fellowship designed to promote editing projects in eighteenth-century studies. Eligible projects may include printed editions of eighteenth-century texts, digital editing projects, or volumes of essays on topics related to editing.
The fellowship is named in honour of Peter Sabor, Canada Research Chair and Director of the Burney Centre at McGill University (2003–2024). Professor Sabor is a long-time member and past president of the Society, and a distinguished scholar of the eighteenth century.
The fellowship supports students and researchers engaged in editing projects in eighteenth-century studies. It is awarded competitively every two years in early spring. Applications are welcome in either of the Society’s two official languages, French or English. Applications from previous recipients are accepted but priority will be given to new applicants.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Value: $2000 (awarded biennially)
Eligibility: Applicants must be members in good standing of CSECS or the Burney Society of North America at the time of their application.
Purpose: To support editing projects in eighteenth-century studies (including printed editions of eighteenth-century texts, digital editing projects, or volumes of essays on topics related to editing).
Deadline: 30 April (results announced in late May)
Language: Applications may be submitted in either English or French
Criteria: Applications will be evaluated on the originality of the project, its scholarly value and contribution to eighteenth-century studies, and the appropriateness of the proposed budget.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the Peter Sabor Fellowship, please submit the following:
- a curriculum vitae (maximum three pages)
- a title and description of your research proposal (maximum of 1,000 words, single-spaced). Your proposal must include a provisional budget with justification of proposed expenditures.
Please submit your application package using our online application form. Your application will be forwarded to the adjudication committee.
The Peter Sabor Fellowship adjudication committee shall consist of three: ideally, two (2) members of CSECS in good standing and one (1) member of the Burney Society of North America, to be designated by its President in accordance with the Society’s own selection process.
