CBS Program Grants

In order to meet its objectives, the Center for British Studies has developed the following programs:

• 2/1 | Center for British Studies Graduate Travel Grant 
• 2/1 | Center for British Studies Dissertation Research Grant
• 5/15 | Kirk Underhill Graduate Prize
• 5/15 | Kirk Underhill Undergraduate Prize

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Center for British Studies Graduate Travel Grant 
(February 1 deadline)

This grant is specifically intended to fund airfare expenses for UC Berkeley graduate students to travel to Britain. The winner will receive a round-trip ticket to the UK for the purpose of research, to be booked and paid for by the Center. Please use the online application form to submit your application.

Center for British Studies Dissertation Research Grant
(February 1 deadline)

This grant of $2,000 will be awarded to graduate students who have defended their dissertation prospectus to finish research in the UK and aid them in completing their dissertation. Please use the online application form to submit your application.

Kirk Underhill Graduate Prize
(May 15 deadline) 

This prize of $250 will be awarded for the best research paper on a British Studies topic by a UC Berkeley graduate student prior to advancing to candidacy. Papers must be nominated by a faculty member by May 15. Please use the online application form to submit your nomination. 
 

Kirk Underhill Undergraduate Prize
(May 15 deadline)

This prize of $250 will be awarded for the best paper on a British Studies topic written by a UC Berkeley undergraduate in the senior year. Papers must be nominated by a faculty member by May 15. Please use the online application form to submit your nomination. 
 

Current and Past CBS Grant Winners