Herbert Warren Mason Fellowship

The Herbert Warren Mason Fellowship supports projects that retell ancient and medieval myths and legends of the Near East and wider Mediterranean, including oral transmissions and works of art. The fellowship awards a monetary prize to a scholar, poet, writer, or artist whose project aligns with Herbert W. Mason’s oeuvre; project manuscripts must be translated into English. The award may be used to support travel to special collections, access to rare research materials, art illustrations, or to further scholarly studies.

$5,000 monetary award to support research-related expenses

Students, scholars, poet-scholars, and artists worldwide may apply. Applicants must be ASOR members or affiliated with an institution that is an institutional member of ASOR.

Submit a CV, a project proposal (up to 1,500 words) addressing relation to Mason’s oeuvre, a simple budget, and names/contact information for 2–3 recommenders. Submit proposals and supporting materials as .docx or .pdf attachments to programs@asor.org or by mail to ASOR.