The New Scholars Program funds researchers new to bibliography who have not previously published or lectured on bibliographical subjects. It provides a $1,000 award, $500 travel stipend to attend the BSA Annual Meeting, presentation opportunities, virtual feedback sessions, and a one-year membership including journal subscription. Scholars may submit expanded papers for peer-reviewed publication and apply for a second travel stipend in subsequent years.
Open to US citizens and visa holders able to earn money in the US. Eligible applicants include booksellers, librarians, curators, collectors, junior academics, dissertation-level graduate students, and independent scholars new to bibliography with no prior publications or lectures on bibliographical
