The Patrick Leary Field Development Grant is named for long-time RSVP supporter, Board member and former President, Patrick Leary. It is intended to support one scholar or a team of researchers in creating resources that will facilitate the work of other scholars in their studies of British newspapers and periodicals from the long nineteenth century. The grant was created with funds from a generous bequest to RSVP by the late Eileen Curran, pioneering researcher and Emerita Professor of English at Colby College. See the list of previous awardees and their projects here.
Leary Grant winners are typically announced in May of the prize year. See our awards calendar for all application and recommendation letter deadlines. Please note that deadlines are subject to change and if needed, will be announced via our social media channels promptly.
Please note that Officers and Directors of RSVP are prohibited from applying for RSVP grants and fellowships. Please contact RSVP with any questions.
Most Recent Leary Grant Winners
Two projects were awarded Patrick Leary Field Development Grants in 2024:
- Françoise Baillet (University of Caen Normandie) with Clare Horrocks (Liverpool John Moores University) and Sonja Lawrenson (Manchester Metropolitan University) won the grant for their project, “Punch’s Pocket Book Archive.”
- Julie Sorge Way won the grant for her project, “The Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine: An Open-Access Index.”
Congratulations to our award winners!