Reves & Drapers' Faculty Fellows

The 2026-2027 application will open on December 15, 2025.

The Reves Center funds and promotes internationally-focused research that is conducted by faculty-student teams and includes international travel. 

We welcome proposals with a strong international dimension either in the topic of the research or the location where the work will be presented. 

For the 2026-2027 cycle, we will be able to award two Reves Faculty Fellowships and one Drapers' Fellowship.

Please note: Successful Reves Faculty Fellowships will include overseas travel and the involvement of students in both the project and the travel. At least one student must be funded through the Reves grant.

Student involvement is not a requirement for the Drapers’ fellowship, but this fellowship does include the potential to engage W&M students at institutions in the UK. This fellowship provides support for archival research, with a preference for scholars at the earlier stages of their careers. Preference is also given for locations with proximity to London or at institutions with established links to the Drapers’ Company.

To learn more about past projects that have received funding, meet the current and previous Reves & Drapers' Faculty Fellows.

2026-2027 Reves & Drapers' Faculty Application 

• Applications open: December 15, 2025
• Applications close: February 13, 2026

Application Process 

• Information requested on the application includes:
  • A description of the international focus of the project
  • A proposed timeline and budget, including other possible sources of funding
    • The award is intended to cover travel costs for 3 (faculty and 2 students). This award typically does not include faculty salaries. At least one student must be funded through the Reves grant.
  • A description of the students who will work on the project, or if they have not yet been confirmed, a description of the process to select them.
  • To help you prepare, here is a pdf of the online application.
• NOTE: Your W&M sign-in is required to validate access to the form. 
• If you do not receive an email confirming your application's submission, please contact [[dralleman,Dianne Alleman, Associate Director of Donor Relations]]. 
• Proposals will be evaluated by a faculty-staff committee.
• Awards will be announced by the end of March.

• PLEASE NOTE:
• Preference is given to those whose funding beyond this award is limited.
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not received a Reves Faculty Fellowship or Drapers' in the previous 3 application cycles. 

Link to Online Application

Questions regarding the Faculty Fellows program or the application process may be addressed to [[dralleman,Dianne Alleman]]. 

 

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