Emerging Scholars Grants

AABS invites applications for research grants of up to $6,000 in any field of Baltic Studies.

Proposals will be evaluated according to the scholarly potential of the applicant and the quality and scholarly importance of the proposed work, especially to the development of Baltic Studies. Funds may be used for travel, duplication, materials, equipment, or other needs as specified. Applicants must have received PhD no earlier than January 1, 2014. Applicants must be AABS members at the time of application.

The application deadline for academic year 2024-2025 is March 1, 2024. Applications will be evaluated by the AABS 2022–2024 Grants Committee consisting of AABS VP for Professional Development Dr. Kaarel Piirimäe, AABS President Dr. Dovilė Budrytė, and AABS Director-at-Large Dr. Daunis Auers. Award notifications will be made in May 2024.

AWARD: Up to $6,000

Application deadline

The application deadline for the 2024–2025 academic year was March 1, 2024. Award notifications will be made in May 2024.

Guidelines for Application:

1. Complete the online application form.

2. The application must include a proposal packet (single PDF file, in English), which must consist of the following:

a) One-page proposal;

b) One-page budget specifying expenses;

c) One-page Curriculum Vitae;

d) A writing sample of no more than 25 pages (in English).

Thinking of applying? Read reports from past winners here!

Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].

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