The Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies and the Burney Society of North America have partnered to establish a new fellowship named after distinguished scholar, Burney editor, long-time member and past President of CSECS, President of the Burney Society (UK), and long-term member of the UK and NA Burney Societies, Peter Sabor.
The Fellowship
Value: $2000 (awarded biennially)
Eligibility: Applicants must be members in good standing of CSECS or the Burney Society of North America at the time of their application.
Purpose: To support editing projects in eighteenth-century studies (including printed editions of eighteenth-century texts, digital editing projects, or volumes of essays on topics related to editing).
Updated Deadline: 15 May
Language: Applications may be submitted in either English or French
Criteria: Applications will be evaluated on the originality of the project, its scholarly value and contribution to eighteenth-century studies, and the appropriateness of the proposed budget.
For application details, visit The Peter Sabor Fellowship information page, hosted by CSECS.
About Peter Sabor
As Canada Research Chair and Director of the Burney Centre at McGill University (2003–24), Peter Sabor has published an impressive body of work, primarily scholarly editions of the writings and correspondence of notable authors, including Horace Walpole, Samuel Richardson, Jane Austen, Sarah Fielding, John Cleland, William Shakespeare, and Canadian writer Mavis Gallant. His work has revolutionized the field of Burney studies, with his edition of Frances Burney’s all-but-forgotten plays, and the completion of eight volumes of her journals and letters. He has also brought to fruition the six-volume edition of Charles Burney’s letters which will be of interest to musicologists and cultural historians.
Sabor has been a dedicated and enthusiastic CSECS and the Burney Society member for many years. As Professor in Littératures at the Université Laval, Sabor hosted a CSECS conference in Quebec City in 2002 and has served on the executive, as President (1994–97). As Canada Research Chair, Sabor has fostered research excellence and draw international researchers to Canada. The funding he was able to attract allowed him to host conferences, bring in speakers, and attract, support, and train students on his research projects, creating a vibrant research hub for the humanities and raising the profile of eighteenth-century studies in Canada.
Donations to support the fund welcome!
Canadian residents or Canadian tax filers may donate directly to CSECS.
US residents or tax filers wishing a receipt may donate through the Burney Society, NA, via paypal. Please indicate that the donation is for the Peter Sabor Fellowship.
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