BAAS invites scholars in any field of American Studies to apply for grants of up to two years in duration. Grants may be requested for up to a maximum of £2000 for a range of American Studies academic activities, including (but not limited to):

• The organisation of conferences, meetings and events, including honoraria for speakers
• The establishment of new networks or other organisations
• Workshops, writing retreats, and reading groups
• Schools outreach and activities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives of established networks or other organisations
• Sustainability initiatives of established networks or other organisations

Applications for activities that reach scholars currently under-represented in American Studies in the UK, seek to support postgraduates or early career academics, and/or enhance diversity and inclusion or sustainability are particularly welcome.

The Development Fund is not intended to cover the costs of individuals’ attendance at events or individual research. Please see our Awards for support for individual research activities.

PLEASE NOTE, NEW EARLIER DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED ARE EFFECTIVE FROM 2026: APPLICATIONS MUST NOW BE SUBMITTED BY 1ST FEBRUARY & 1ST OCTOBER.

More information on the criteria and application guidelines, including details of how to apply can be found here.  Any informal inquiries can be sent to: development@baas.ac.uk.