About the Grant

The Schnucker-Presley Publishing Grant supports the publication of new scholar's first book. In response to increasing pressure to publish only works that offer the greatest financial benefits to a publisher, this grant allows Truman State University Press to offset some costs of production and printing of a nonfiction, scholarly book for a first-time author.

The grant is named for Robert Schnucker and Paula Presley. Dr. Schnucker, founder of Truman State University Press and director until his retirement in 1998, helped establish the Sixteenth Century Essays & Studies series. Paula Presley spent eighteen years at the Press in various capacities, and served as director from 1998 to 2004. Both are dedicated to scholarly publishing, and continue to encourage research by newer scholars.

Grant Requirements

MANUSCRIPT
The manuscript must be the author's first book after PhD completion; a nonfiction, scholarly book; and already accepted by TSUP for publication.

AWARD
An award up $1,000 may be given for publication expenses.

HOW TO SUBMIT
A letter of recommendation must be submitted from the author or the Press staff.

Selection

Dr. Robert Schnucker and Paula Presley will determine the award amount for authors who meet grant requirements.

To Make a Contribution to the Fund

Please support scholarly publishing with your gift. Scholarly research and writing typically has a smaller audience, and many commercial presses are unwilling to publish works they view as not financially viable. Your gift helps TSUP make scholarly research available, promotes the engagement of ideas, and encourages young scholars of early modern studies and American studies.

For additional information on this fund, call TSUP at (660) 785-7336, or send your tax-deductible gift to:   
     Office of Advancement
     Truman State University
     McClain Hall 100
     Kirksville, MO 63501