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.

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

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

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