Laura Bassi Scholarship

The Laura Bassi Scholarship, which awards a total of $8,000 thrice per annum, was established by Editing Press in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline and is awarded three times a year.

Deadlines

Spring

• Deadline: March 8, 2026
• Results: March 20, 2026

Summer

• Deadline: July 12, 2026
• Results: August 24, 2026

Winter

• Deadline: November 15, 2026
• Results: December 4, 2026

Value: 
Master’s candidates: $750
Doctoral candidates: $2,500

All currently enrolled master’s and doctoral candidates are eligible to apply, as are academics in the first five years of their employment. 
Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with their CV through the application portal by the relevant deadline. Further details, previous winners, and the application portal can be found at: https://editing.press/bassi