Submissions are now being accepted for the upcoming 2025 conference at the University of Maryland!  See the Conferences page for more information.

We are also seeking submissions for the current cycle of prizes:  the Association Best prize, for best first book; the Oliveira Marques Prize for the best peer-reviewed article or book chapter on Portuguese history; and the Bishko Memorial Prize for the best peer-reviewed article or book chapter on medieval Iberian history published by a North American scholar. See the Prizes & Subventions tab for more information.

The ASPHS offers small subventions for regional and local meetings or workshops in the U.S. for activities related to our mission to promote the scholarly study of Spain and Portugal through History and related disciplines. The deadline for this year’s round of subventions has been extended to November 30:  please see the Prizes & Subventions tab for more information.

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Take a look at volume 14 of the newsletter, out under the direction of Foster Chamberlin.  Also, the ASPHS board welcomes Jack Meloro, who is taking over as webmaster.

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The Association for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies (ASPHS) promotes interest in the scholarly study of Spain and Portugal through History and related disciplines. Membership is open to all interested in the scholarly study of Spain and Portugal.

Information about ASPHS and the annual conference is often posted on the Espora discussion list. To subscribe, send an email to sympa@ucdavis.edu with the following body text:  subscribe espora.

ASPHS sponsors an annual conference and publishes an annual Newsletter and journal, the Bulletin for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies.

ASPHS provides small subventions for regional and local meetings or workshops in the U.S. for activities related to our mission to promote the scholarly study of Spain and Portugal through History.

ASPHS awards annual prizes: the A.H. de Oliveira Marques Prize in Portuguese History for best peer-reviewed article or book chapter; the Bishko Prize for best article on medieval Iberian history published by a North American scholar; and, on a three-year rotation, prizes for Best Dissertation, Best Early Career Article, Best First Book.

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Now that the ASPHS is an official charitable organization, we encourage donations as well as membership renewal to keep the business of the Association going, including the Bulletin and the prizes.  Donations will also support the growth of a graduate student fund to be used for travel to future Conferences. Many thanks for your support!