Jeffrey Grey Memorial Travel Grant

Purpose
The Jeffrey Grey Memorial Travel Grant honors the late Dr. Jeffrey Grey, former president of the Society for Military History. The annual award of up to $3,000 supports an outstanding graduate student enrolled in a graduate program located outside North America to assist with travel expenses associated with presenting a paper or participating in a roundtable at the annual meeting of the Society for Military History.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program outside North America. They must also indicate that they do not currently reside in North America. Students may apply before notification of inclusion in the conference program, but eligibility for the award requires formal acceptance of their paper or roundtable proposal. The committee will evaluate applications based on the quality, originality, and potential contribution of the proposed work to the field of military history.

How to Apply
Please send the following to Seth Givens (seth.givens@usmcu.edu) as a single document no later than January 5, 2026:
• A one-page cover letter • A current curriculum vitae (not to exceed three pages) • A travel budget outlining expected costs for travel and lodging • A copy of the proposed paper or roundtable proposal

Additionally, the applicant’s primary academic advisor must send a letter of recommendation to Seth Givens separately.

Awards will be announced in early February 2026. Recipients will be recognized at the Society’s awards dinner and will receive a complimentary ticket to the event.

Related Opportunity: Russell F. Weigley Graduate Student Travel Grant
Eligible students may also apply for a Russell F. Weigley Graduate Student Travel Grant, named after the distinguished military historian. Applicants will be considered for both awards but may receive only one in a given year.