Jessup and McHenry Awards

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be looking to conduct studies at the postgraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels under the supervision or sponsorship of a member of the curatorial staff of the Academy. Such studies may be in any specialty in which these curators have expertise.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the October 1, 2026 deadline.

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