Resources for Researchers in the History of Economics

From time to time it's worth thinking about practical matters -- what books to buy, what editions, etc.?  I'll begin with pointers for young scholars to help them obtain support of archival research. 

The first source of money that comes to mind is the NEH summer grants.  You must be nominated by your institution. US citizens and foreigners who have resided for at least 3 yrs before the application may apply.  Lots of prestige (so you get approbation plus the $5,000!).  Make sure the application explains how the project is a humanities one.  Find out more here.  In Canada, the counterpart is the SSHRC.  For more information, see here.  Oct. 3 deadlines for NEH.

Second, think about the wonderful Duke Economists' Papers Project (EPP), linked on the right.  30 economists' papers.  Funding to conduct research is sometimes available.

Third, think about the Summer Institute.  We support young scholars and since expenses at the institute are minimal, it's possible to do some cross subsidization.  Scholars have used their participation to subsidize research at the EPP, the Library of Congress and the HES.  (Think Young Scholars Sessions at the HES.  These are financially supported.  If your institution pays your way and you tie this to the SI you may have enough money left over to pay for research nearabouts).

Private foundations also fund archival research.  David Levy and I have been greatly fortunate to have our work funded by the Earhart and the Pierre and Enid Goodrich Foundations.  My sense is that this type of support depends on networks and may tend to be for more established scholars.  We're old!  Just kidding.  Neither of us is young.  ;-)