Announcing the John Galt Society Research Grant for 2025
Are you exploring the works, life, or influence of John Galt? The John Galt Society is excited to share its annual Research Grant for 2025, offering up to £500 to support innovative research projects related to this influential Scottish writer and pioneer of Canadian development (1779-1839).
Grant Overview
The John Galt Society Research Grant aims to facilitate groundbreaking research that sheds new light on Galt's significance in literature, history, socio-political thought or economics. The John Galt Society also welcomes projects that situate Galt in other fields, encouraging interdisciplinary approaches.
Key Details:
Award Amount: Up to £500
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Eligibility: Open to advanced graduate students, early career scholars, contingent faculty, and independent scholars
Types of Research Projects
This grant supports two types of research projects:
Archival Research Projects:
Traditional approach involving travel to archives, libraries, museums, or other relevant locations
Examination of material holdings
Outcomes typically anchored in print, but not precluding ebooks
For projects closer to completion: permissions fees or fees connected with copyediting, indexing or manuscript preparation
Digital Research Projects:
New or experimental approaches to research
May involve extensive use of online archives or digital collections
Could include creating curated websites, electronic editions, or interactive elements
Potential for mapping projects or virtual tours of historically significant locations
There may be some overlap between these two types of projects. Applications may describe both components, and if awarded the grant, researchers may apply the funds to the component of their choice if the grant will not cover both. The grant is not intended to fund all projects fully; it is intended, rather, to add to other funding sources or to make expenses more manageable for researchers without other funding sources.
Eligibility Criteria
The grant is open to:
Advanced graduate students (enrolled in PhD programs)
Early career scholars (PhD received within the last 3 years, holding a permanent academic position for no more than 3 years)
Contingent faculty (PhD holders in part-time or temporary academic positions)
Independent scholars (PhD holders not in academic positions)
How to Apply
To apply, please email the following to Dr. Craig Lamont (secjgs@gmail.com):
Your name, address, and email
Degree and employment status details
CV
Project description (approximately 1,000 words)
Name and contact information of the recommender selected by the applicant
Note: The recommender should send their letter directly to the email address above.
Important Notes
The grant is awarded annually
Previous recipients may reapply, but preference is given to first-time applicants
Recipients are expected to complete their research and submit a report within one year
Grant recipients must join the John Galt Society (if not already a member)
Expand Your Research Horizons
This grant offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into the world of John Galt, whether through traditional archival research or innovative digital approaches. We encourage projects that offer fresh perspectives on Galt's work and legacy.
For more information, visit the John Galt Society website or contact Dr. Craig Lamont at secjgs@gmail.com.
Don't miss this chance to contribute to the scholarly understanding of John Galt's enduring influence. Apply for the John Galt Society Research Grant today!
