The Diane Meyer Lowman Shakespeare Studies Award
A New International Research Award from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is delighted to announce the Diane Meyer Lowman Shakespeare Studies Award, a new annual prize supporting original research into the life, works, and legacy of William Shakespeare.
Funded by Shakespeare’s Birthplace America (SBA) through the generous support of U.S. writer and philanthropist Diane Meyer Lowman, the Award is administered by the Trust and rooted in our world-class collections and archives in Stratford-upon-Avon.
About the Award
One annual award of $1,700 (approx. £1,300) will support a student, academic, or independent scholar to undertake an original project that engages deeply with the Trust’s literary, historical, or biographical materials. Outputs may include academic writing, creative writing, biographical fiction, creative practice, or performance.
Key Dates: Applications open 16 January 2026• Applications close 28 February 2026 • Recipient announced 23 April 2026 (Shakespeare’s Birthday; final year of the Women Who Made Shakespeare).
Who Can Apply
Applications are welcome from around the world. Proposals must outline the research topic, methodology, intended deliverable, and connection to the Trust’s holdings. Projects must be completed within 12 months of the award date; a six-month progress update is required.
Acknowledgement wording: “This work was in part made possible through the award of The Diane Meyer Lowman Shakespeare Studies Award by The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (registered charity number 209302), www.shakespeare.org.uk.”
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