The Trans* Travel Fund has been created by the Society of Medieval Feminist Scholarship for the purpose of supporting travel to medievalist conferences for those scholars who identify as trans*. For some, given recent legislation and political events, certain forms of travel present more risks due to the scrutiny of gender presentation they will encounter. For others, their own university may be reluctant to support their scholarship or provide suitable mentorship that they could find at a conference venue. The Trans* Travel Fund is funded by the sale of SMFS merchandise and private donations. Each year, the fund will provide 2-3 award(s) of up to $250 to defray travel and/or…
