Conferences

The SEA hosts and sponsors annual conferences. In odd-numbered years, the Society hosts an open-topic general conference known as the Biennial Conference. In even-numbered years, it may sponsor Special Topics conferences and workshops. The SEA also sponsors panels at our affiliated societies: the American Literature Association & the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies. For more information about the SEA’s Upcoming and Past Conferences, please see “Read More” below. The SEA welcomes applications for seed grants to support biennial topical conferences (usually to take place in the spring or summer of even-numbered years) and workshops (to take place annually, usually in the fall), for more information, please see: SEA Grants for Topical Conferences and Workshops.

What's New/Announcements

2026 EAL Book Prize Nominations Sought March 12, 2026

Early American Literature is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Book Prize! The EAL Book Prize is aw...

Call for Proposals: Society of Early Americanists 2027 Biennial Conference March 9, 2026

The Society of Early Americanists seeks submissions for its 2027 biennial conference, to be held in Chicago, M...

SEA Essay Contest Deadline Extended to February 6 January 15, 2026

The deadline for submission to the Biennial Essay Competition has been extended to February 6, 2026. Please s...

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