Microgrants are seed grants designed to support new research projects and/or explore ideas in the field of periodical studies.

The Microgrants scheme was established in response to the 2025 survey of RSVP’s members, who informed us that they would benefit greatly from access to smaller pockets of funding for existing or exploratory projects. (For our full list of awards, please see the Eligibility chart). The funding for these grants is made possible through the generosity of the late Eileen Curran, Professor Emerita of English, Colby College, and inspired by her pioneering research on Victorian periodicals.

Applicants can request up to $300 USD to support research activities. Microgrants could be used for:

• Subscriptions to digital archives or tools
• Supporting travel to local, in-person archives
• Purchasing a periodical or magazine for study
• Attending short courses or workshops on research methodologies or tools directly related to periodicals research

These grants are intended to facilitate original research and cannot be used for expenses related to publications, attending conferences, or otherwise disseminating research.

We intend to grant 3-5 microgrants each application period.

More information, and the link to submit an application, can be found here: https://rs4vp.org/awards/microgrants/