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Purpose: To support projects pertaining to the archaeology of Portugal. These include, but are not limited to, research projects, colloquia, symposia, publication, and travel for research or to academic meetings for the purpose of presenting papers on the archaeology of Portugal.
Requirements: Portuguese, American, and other international scholars are invited to apply. At the conclusion of the project, recipients must submit a report to the Institute. Recipients are also expected to submit an abstract to the Program Committee within two years in order to be considered for participation in the AIA Annual Meeting.
Deadline: November 1, annually; announced February 1
Amount: Varies; typical awards range from $4,000 to $10,000
l.steel@lampeter.ac.uk
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Applicants must be students, normally resident in the United Kingdom and hold a current BANEA membership. Grants are awarded twice a year with closing dates on April 1st and November 15th.
Complete the form and send it to:
Dr Louise Steel Hon. Secretary BANEA,
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of Wales, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales, SA48 7ED
e-mail: l.steel@lampeter.ac.uk
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These grants support workshops, seminars and conferences in South Asia organised by UK-based scholars in collaboration with their research partners in South Asia. Pending the availability of funds, awards are normally made once each year. Preliminary proposals should be sent to the Assistant Secretary by email. Proposals should be sent as a word document on no more than one side of A4 (10 point or larger). All applications will be considered by Council and more detailed applications invited once a decision has been reached.
020 7969 5204
biaa@britac.ac.uk
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workshops or seminars in the fields of the arts, humanities and the social sciences related to Turkey and the Black Sea littoral.
Applicants must be based in a UK academic institution. The grants are mainly intended to be used to pay the travel expenses of speakers.
An application form may be obtained from the London or Ankara office or downloaded from above. Applications will be considered by the BIAA Research Committee at half-yearly intervals, and the next deadline for submissions will be 15 November 2006.
The meeting must take place between April 2007 and March 2008.
If you want to discuss your proposal or require further information please contact:
Dr Hugh Elton
or
Gina Coulthard
uksecretary@bsa.ac.uk
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for website and further details
Notes:
Grants, which are unlikely to be more than £500, are available for the expenses (including, but not limited to, attending conferences to present papers, photography, and travel to museums and sites) involved in research in the prehistory of the Aegean and its connections with the East Mediterranean.
Applications may be made, but are not limited to, grants towards the maintenance costs of longer stays at museums and other study centres so as to achieve work that would not otherwise have been attempted. Preference may be given to younger researchers. Applications should be submitted by January 31 or September 30 each year.
The Fund remains open for further donations.
Candidates should submit letters of application to the School's London office by post in four copies (British School at Athens, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU) or by email (bsa@sas.ac.uk).
Letters should not be longer than two pages and should include a statement of the purposes of the application and a budget and timetable for the proposed work, together with the name and address of a referee whom the awarding panel(s) may consult. Recipients of awards must have been admitted as members of the School for the appropriate session before receiving their grants, and must submit a short report on the use of the grant to the London office by October 31. The awards will be made by a panel or panels chosen by the School's Research Committee and will be announced within a month of the closing dates.
0207 9695296
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CBRL holds, sponsors, and assists with conferences and other forms of outreach, such as exhibitions and museum displays. Conference and other outreach grants are awarded by CBRL on an annual basis to British citizens or members of the British academic community.
Application: Proposals for such events, or requests for assistance, can be made in writing to the UK Administrative Secretary at the London office. The proposal should be in the form of a letter and include a fully costed budget, details on what other support is available or being sought, and information on exactly what support is sought from CBRL.
Deadline: Conference and related proposals will be considered by the CBRL committee at the next quarterly meeting to take place eight weeks or more after they have been received.
It is recommended that those planning to organise a conference or other outreach project discuss their proposals with the Director in advance of making an application.
Awards will not normally be made to support conference attendance by participants from countries other than the UK or those of the Levant.
020 7822 6952
gdupin@leverhulme.ac.uk
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To support experienced researchers, particularly those who are or have been prevented by routine duties from completing a programme of original research.
Awards are not limited to those holding appointments in higher education.
Eligible Applicants
should be resident in the UK;
should normally be age 30 or over;
should be able to demonstrate experience and academic background sufficient to confirm their ability to complete the proposed programme of research.
Eligible Fields
All fields.
The maximum value of a Fellowship is £25,000.
(0)114 2222920
D.M.Hadley@Sheffield.ac.uk
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The Eric Fletcher Fund was established in 1984, and is available to individual members of the Society, with preference given to younger members, wishing to undertake personal archaeological research.
Applications for assistance to attend relevant conferences, or for study tours, are also invited. Awards do not normally exceed £250.
Applicants should download an application form (Microsoft Word format) and return it to the Honorary Secretary.
020 7479 7080
admin@sal.org.uk
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This Fund was established as a result of a bequest to the Society by Mrs M M Lambarde with additional funding from the Society.
The fund gives grants for scholarships for travel in the field of archaeology or antiquarian studies. These awards are made annually with approximately £2,000 being available each year; successful applicants can receive amounts up to £500.The closing date for all funds is the Friday of the first full week in January in the year of application.
Applications for all awards are assessed by the Research Committee. The Committee meets in early March to consider the applications, and applicants are notified of the results by the end of March.
The General Secretary
Society of Antiquaries of London
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BE
0131 247 4133
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Bursaries, awarded on the recommendation of the Research Committee, are available to enable young Fellows of the Society to read papers on Scottish themes at conferences of international standing within Britain or abroad.
If in Britain, however, they should attract participants from overseas.
Individual bursaries do not normally exceed a maximum of £300.
They are awarded competitively and the number awarded in any one year is dependent on the funds available.Applications, hard copy only, must reach the Director of the Society by 30th November of the calendar year for which the bursary is requested.
Late applications cannot be considered. Applicants will be notified in March of the decision of the Society in respect of their application
0131 247 4133
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The Society is able to offer grants to local archaeological, antiquarian, or similar societies to help fund a lecture, symposium, or conference. Awards are recommended by the Programme Committee with the approval of Council.
A lecture supported by this fund is known as a Buchan Lecture.
The purpose is to fund lectures in those parts of Scotland which are not at present served by the Society s meetings. The maximum sum awarded for a Buchan Lecture will not exceed £300.
There are no application forms, but applicants should send details of the proposed meeting, speaker and estimated costs, to the Director to arrive by 5 January of the calendar year preceding that for which the funds are required. Further details from the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
barakat.trust@orinst.ox.ac.uk
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Established in 1987 for the study, promotion and understanding of Islamic Art History, Architecture and Archaeology, both the Barakat Trust (U.K.) and the Barakat Foundation (U.S.A.) are non-profit charitable organisations. Through the generosity of individual and corporate donors, Barakat provides financial support for students and scholars of Islamic culture. This assistance is granted with the hope that scholars will continue to add to the body of Islamic scholarship while enhancing the possibilities of cross-cultural understanding and tolerance.
Barakat operates exclusively for educational purposes, providing scholarships and grants in specific areas of study at accredited world institutions. Exhibitions, conferences, conservation projects and publications are also supported.
Applications are considered once a year by the Executive Committees of the Trust and Foundation, and each application is considered on its own merit. Financial support awarded by Barakat varies depending on individual circumstances. To qualify for support, proposed projects should show promise of genuine and useful contributions to knowledge, and be consistent with Barakat’s overall aims.
020 7969 5200
grants@britac.ac.uk
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Grants are available for the travel expenses of a scholar delivering a paper at a conference abroad.
Level of award: Up to £900.
020 7969 5200
grants@britac.ac.uk
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The Academy launched a new Conference Support Scheme in 2007-08, designed to promote the dissemination of advanced research. Conference convenors may apply for any combination of the following: (a) financial assistance, whether for bringing key speakers to the UK (or other location if the event is to be held abroad), or for a wider range of expenses; (b) use of the British Academy as a venue; (c) organisational assistance from the Academy’s conference team; (d) subsequent publication of proceedings by the Academy. (Please note that applications will not be entertained for (d) alone.) This scheme also provides an opportunity for a conference to be adopted into the Academy’s own Events diary. The Academy welcomes applications for conferences held in collaboration with other organisations. Applications will not be considered for less than £1,000. The maximum award is £20,000. Conferences attracting the higher levels of support should be at least partly aimed at disseminating the results of research to a broader public, and the Academy particularly welcomes applications that show how public interest might be engaged in the topics discussed.
This scheme amalgamates the separate streams of support previously available under the British Conference Grants scheme, the Worldwide Congress Grants scheme, and the Academy’s Academic Meetings programme.
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The society awards grants from the Coghlan Bequest and R.F. Tylecote Memorial Fund for research and travel. The Coghlan Bequest was set up to facilitate any research into historical metallurgy, including fieldwork, experiments, analysis and travel. Money from the fund is awarded once a year in March; applications must be received by the end of the preceding January to be considered. The R.F. Tylecote Memorial Fund commemorates the renowned archaeometallurgist who was a founder member of the HMS and edited the Journal from its beginning until his death.
It takes the form of Annual Travel Bursaries to help pay for travel, subsistence and conference fees, which will further the aims of the Society, including research, conferences, seminars, excavations, fieldwork and experimental workings.
Money from the fund is awarded in March and November; applications must be received by the end of the preceding January and September. As a guide, up to £150 is usually awarded in each round. Following an award, the results of the research undertaken or a report on the study visit must be sent to the HMS for possible inclusion in the Journal the HMS newsletter. Any unused funds must be returned to the HMS.
Completed forms should be sent to:-
Michael Cowell, Hon. Treasurer, “Little Gables”, 17A Thorncote Road, Northill, Bedfordshire, SG18 9AQ, UK
020 7493 4766
info@iranheritage.org
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The prime focus of projects seeking support should be the Iranian world. The Foundation will consider making grants to projects that promote the:
Study of Iranian history, art, architecture, archaeology and cultures (research and publication; conferences and seminars; lectures and lecture series, etc.) (Academic projects, funding range 500-4000 GBP).
There are no application forms, but applicants will be expected to submit detailed outlines of their projects. Each application must be accompanied by a brief description of the project and a detailed budget showing all sources and uses of funds. Applicants should also ensure that two prominent referees write independently on their behalf to the Foundation about each project and applicant. Applications should be addressed to the appropriate committees or person as outlined above.
Projects are considered twice a year, in December and July. Applications, as well as letters from referees for the December date should reach the Foundation by 15th October; those for the July date should be received by 15th May.
Applicants and letters from referees should be mailed to the Iran Heritage Foundation, 5 Stanhope Gate, London W1K 1AH or forwarded by e-mail to farhad@iranheritage.org
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A conference fund providing two £250 awards per annum was established in 1986 as a positive measure by the Society to promote future international association among prehistorians and so further the development of the subject.
Applications to the fund should be on forms obtained from the Society s Administrative assistant and supported by one referee s report. Open to members of the Society and scholars from the developing world. The closing date is the first of January in each year.
Details from the Administrative Assistant, The Prehistoric Society, Institute of Archaeology, University College London, 31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY.
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Applications are considered for financial assistance towards the undertaking, completion or publication of work that relates to any of the general scholarly purposes of the Roman Society, i.e. to promote the study of the history, archaeology, literature and art of Italy and the Roman Empire, from the earliest times down to about A.D. 700.
Grants usually range from £400 to £1,500.
In addition, postgraduate students may apply for small grants for visits to conferences and other research expenses. Grants for the organisation of conferences, colloquia and symposia will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
Applications, together with two references, should be made before 15 January and sent to the Secretary, Roman Society, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU
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The Society also invites applications from members to attend a conference of a sister body in another country or to undertake a lecture tour as an official representative of the Society.
The Society is willing to pay up to a maximum of £500 for a single conference or lecture tour, to help cover the travel costs.
The delegate will be required to submit a report to Council on the state of Roman studies in the country concerned.
Preference will be given to a delegate going to a country where the subject may benefit from the Society's representation.
Applications should be sent to the Secretary, at least 6 months before the conference or lecture tour, for approval by Council.
D.R.Rudling@sussex.ac.uk
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Sally Christian 1953-2008
In February of this year, CCE archaeology student Sally Christian lost a long and difficult fight against cancer. She will be much missed by both fellow students and her tutors. In recent years Sally had followed up her interest in archaeology by completing the Certificate in Archaeology and then registering for the Diploma in Archaeology. She was a keen, able and popular student. Other interests included music and horses, and her successful career in hospitals and latterly jointly running a carehome with her husband, John Patty. Before her death, Sally very generously and anonymously set up the CCE Archaeology Fund (now to be known as the Sally Christian Archaeology Bequest). The main aim of the fund is to provide a source of funding available to CCE archaeology students who wish to undertake various practical archaeology training courses or to participate in/attend archaeological projects or conferences. Priority is to be given to students in the earlier years of their studies to help them explore their interests in different aspects of archaeology. A large number of students have already benefited from the Archaeology Bequest and others who may be interested in seeking such funding will find further details below. Donations in Sally's memory may be made to Cancer Research UK or to the Sally Christian Archaeology Bequest at the University of Sussex.
David Rudling
CCE Convenor for Archaeology
Introduction
This fund has been set up as a result of a very generous bequest by the late Sally Christian, a former CCE archaeology student. The main aim of the fund is to provide a source of funding and bursaries available to CCE archaeology students who wish to undertake various practical archaeology training courses, or participate in/attend archaeological projects or conferences. Priority is to be given to students in the earlier years of their studies to help them explore their interests in different aspects of archaeology. Subject to demand for the above (which is the main objective), some of the annual funding may also be made available for CCE student or staff fieldwork projects (e.g. for equipment or plant hire) where these projects can demonstrate a benefit to CCE archaeology students generally (eg in terms of participation).
Applications for funding
Those wishing to apply for funding must fill out an application form and submit this to David Rudling, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology. Applicants are required to state why they wish to undertake the course/project/event for which they seek funding, and how they think they will benefit. The applications will be considered upon receipt and all applicants informed asap of decisions made. Any funds not allocated by the end of each calendar year will be added to the amount available in the next funding year. The maximum amount available to any one individual regarding training course or conference fees is £200.
Requirements of applicants
1.It is a requirement of all student applications that those receiving funding will maintain a field notebook (following CCE guidelines) during all practical work. If requested this field notebook should be made available for inspection by a member of the CCE archaeology staff. In contrast, those attending a conference should produce a brief report and submit this to David Rudling.
2.Students are required to keep receipts for all expenses covered by the CCE Archaeology Fund and to submit these upon completion of the project/event to David Rudling for audit purposes.
The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship
Archaeological Institute of America
Portugal
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Purpose: To support projects pertaining to the archaeology of Portugal. These include, but are not limited to, research projects, colloquia, symposia, publication, and travel for research or to academic meetings for the purpose of presenting papers on the archaeology of Portugal.
Requirements: Portuguese, American, and other international scholars are invited to apply. At the conclusion of the project, recipients must submit a report to the Institute. Recipients are also expected to submit an abstract to the Program Committee within two years in order to be considered for participation in the AIA Annual Meeting.
Deadline: November 1, annually; announced February 1
Amount: Varies; typical awards range from $4,000 to $10,000
Student Grant to Attend Conferences
BANEA
United Kingdom
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Applicants must be students, normally resident in the United Kingdom and hold a current BANEA membership. Grants are awarded twice a year with closing dates on April 1st and November 15th.
Complete the form and send it to:
Dr Louise Steel Hon. Secretary BANEA,
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of Wales, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales, SA48 7ED
e-mail: l.steel@lampeter.ac.uk
South Asia Conference Grants
British Association for South Asian Studies
Asia
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These grants support workshops, seminars and conferences in South Asia organised by UK-based scholars in collaboration with their research partners in South Asia. Pending the availability of funds, awards are normally made once each year. Preliminary proposals should be sent to the Assistant Secretary by email. Proposals should be sent as a word document on no more than one side of A4 (10 point or larger). All applications will be considered by Council and more detailed applications invited once a decision has been reached.
Conference Grants
British Institute at Ankara
Turkey
020 7969 5204 biaa@britac.ac.uk Click
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workshops or seminars in the fields of the arts, humanities and the social sciences related to Turkey and the Black Sea littoral.
Applicants must be based in a UK academic institution. The grants are mainly intended to be used to pay the travel expenses of speakers.
An application form may be obtained from the London or Ankara office or downloaded from above. Applications will be considered by the BIAA Research Committee at half-yearly intervals, and the next deadline for submissions will be 15 November 2006.
The meeting must take place between April 2007 and March 2008.
If you want to discuss your proposal or require further information please contact:
Dr Hugh Elton
or
Gina Coulthard
The Vronwy Hankey Memorial Fund for Aegean Studies
British School at Athens
Greece
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Grants, which are unlikely to be more than £500, are available for the expenses (including, but not limited to, attending conferences to present papers, photography, and travel to museums and sites) involved in research in the prehistory of the Aegean and its connections with the East Mediterranean.
Applications may be made, but are not limited to, grants towards the maintenance costs of longer stays at museums and other study centres so as to achieve work that would not otherwise have been attempted. Preference may be given to younger researchers. Applications should be submitted by January 31 or September 30 each year.
The Fund remains open for further donations.
Candidates should submit letters of application to the School's London office by post in four copies (British School at Athens, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU) or by email (bsa@sas.ac.uk).
Letters should not be longer than two pages and should include a statement of the purposes of the application and a budget and timetable for the proposed work, together with the name and address of a referee whom the awarding panel(s) may consult. Recipients of awards must have been admitted as members of the School for the appropriate session before receiving their grants, and must submit a short report on the use of the grant to the London office by October 31. The awards will be made by a panel or panels chosen by the School's Research Committee and will be announced within a month of the closing dates.
Conference and Outreach funding
Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL)
Levant
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CBRL holds, sponsors, and assists with conferences and other forms of outreach, such as exhibitions and museum displays. Conference and other outreach grants are awarded by CBRL on an annual basis to British citizens or members of the British academic community.
Application: Proposals for such events, or requests for assistance, can be made in writing to the UK Administrative Secretary at the London office. The proposal should be in the form of a letter and include a fully costed budget, details on what other support is available or being sought, and information on exactly what support is sought from CBRL.
Deadline: Conference and related proposals will be considered by the CBRL committee at the next quarterly meeting to take place eight weeks or more after they have been received.
It is recommended that those planning to organise a conference or other outreach project discuss their proposals with the Director in advance of making an application.
Awards will not normally be made to support conference attendance by participants from countries other than the UK or those of the Levant.
Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships
Leverhulme Trust
United Kingdom
020 7822 6952 gdupin@leverhulme.ac.uk Click
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Notes:
To support experienced researchers, particularly those who are or have been prevented by routine duties from completing a programme of original research.
Awards are not limited to those holding appointments in higher education.
Eligible Applicants
should be resident in the UK;
should normally be age 30 or over;
should be able to demonstrate experience and academic background sufficient to confirm their ability to complete the proposed programme of research.
Eligible Fields
All fields.
The maximum value of a Fellowship is £25,000.
Eric Fletcher Fund
Society for Medieval Archaeology
United Kingdom
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The Eric Fletcher Fund was established in 1984, and is available to individual members of the Society, with preference given to younger members, wishing to undertake personal archaeological research.
Applications for assistance to attend relevant conferences, or for study tours, are also invited. Awards do not normally exceed £250.
Applicants should download an application form (Microsoft Word format) and return it to the Honorary Secretary.
William Lambarde Memorial Fund
Society of Antiquaries of London
World
020 7479 7080 admin@sal.org.uk Click
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Notes:
This Fund was established as a result of a bequest to the Society by Mrs M M Lambarde with additional funding from the Society.
The fund gives grants for scholarships for travel in the field of archaeology or antiquarian studies. These awards are made annually with approximately £2,000 being available each year; successful applicants can receive amounts up to £500.The closing date for all funds is the Friday of the first full week in January in the year of application.
Applications for all awards are assessed by the Research Committee. The Committee meets in early March to consider the applications, and applicants are notified of the results by the end of March.
The General Secretary
Society of Antiquaries of London
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BE
Bursaries for Young Fellows attending Conferences
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Scotland
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Bursaries, awarded on the recommendation of the Research Committee, are available to enable young Fellows of the Society to read papers on Scottish themes at conferences of international standing within Britain or abroad.
If in Britain, however, they should attract participants from overseas.
Individual bursaries do not normally exceed a maximum of £300.
They are awarded competitively and the number awarded in any one year is dependent on the funds available.Applications, hard copy only, must reach the Director of the Society by 30th November of the calendar year for which the bursary is requested.
Late applications cannot be considered. Applicants will be notified in March of the decision of the Society in respect of their application
Buchan Lecture
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Scotland
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Notes:
The Society is able to offer grants to local archaeological, antiquarian, or similar societies to help fund a lecture, symposium, or conference. Awards are recommended by the Programme Committee with the approval of Council.
A lecture supported by this fund is known as a Buchan Lecture.
The purpose is to fund lectures in those parts of Scotland which are not at present served by the Society s meetings. The maximum sum awarded for a Buchan Lecture will not exceed £300.
There are no application forms, but applicants should send details of the proposed meeting, speaker and estimated costs, to the Director to arrive by 5 January of the calendar year preceding that for which the funds are required. Further details from the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Study, promotion and understanding of Islamic Art History
The Barakat Trust
World
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Established in 1987 for the study, promotion and understanding of Islamic Art History, Architecture and Archaeology, both the Barakat Trust (U.K.) and the Barakat Foundation (U.S.A.) are non-profit charitable organisations. Through the generosity of individual and corporate donors, Barakat provides financial support for students and scholars of Islamic culture. This assistance is granted with the hope that scholars will continue to add to the body of Islamic scholarship while enhancing the possibilities of cross-cultural understanding and tolerance.
Barakat operates exclusively for educational purposes, providing scholarships and grants in specific areas of study at accredited world institutions. Exhibitions, conferences, conservation projects and publications are also supported.
Applications are considered once a year by the Executive Committees of the Trust and Foundation, and each application is considered on its own merit. Financial support awarded by Barakat varies depending on individual circumstances. To qualify for support, proposed projects should show promise of genuine and useful contributions to knowledge, and be consistent with Barakat’s overall aims.
Overseas Conference Grants
The British Academy
World
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Grants are available for the travel expenses of a scholar delivering a paper at a conference abroad.
Level of award: Up to £900.
Conference Support
The British Academy
World
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Notes:
The Academy launched a new Conference Support Scheme in 2007-08, designed to promote the dissemination of advanced research. Conference convenors may apply for any combination of the following: (a) financial assistance, whether for bringing key speakers to the UK (or other location if the event is to be held abroad), or for a wider range of expenses; (b) use of the British Academy as a venue; (c) organisational assistance from the Academy’s conference team; (d) subsequent publication of proceedings by the Academy. (Please note that applications will not be entertained for (d) alone.) This scheme also provides an opportunity for a conference to be adopted into the Academy’s own Events diary. The Academy welcomes applications for conferences held in collaboration with other organisations. Applications will not be considered for less than £1,000. The maximum award is £20,000. Conferences attracting the higher levels of support should be at least partly aimed at disseminating the results of research to a broader public, and the Academy particularly welcomes applications that show how public interest might be engaged in the topics discussed.
This scheme amalgamates the separate streams of support previously available under the British Conference Grants scheme, the Worldwide Congress Grants scheme, and the Academy’s Academic Meetings programme.
Coghlan Bequest and R.F. Tylecote Memorial Fund for research and travel
The Historical Metallurgy Society
World
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The society awards grants from the Coghlan Bequest and R.F. Tylecote Memorial Fund for research and travel. The Coghlan Bequest was set up to facilitate any research into historical metallurgy, including fieldwork, experiments, analysis and travel. Money from the fund is awarded once a year in March; applications must be received by the end of the preceding January to be considered. The R.F. Tylecote Memorial Fund commemorates the renowned archaeometallurgist who was a founder member of the HMS and edited the Journal from its beginning until his death.
It takes the form of Annual Travel Bursaries to help pay for travel, subsistence and conference fees, which will further the aims of the Society, including research, conferences, seminars, excavations, fieldwork and experimental workings.
Money from the fund is awarded in March and November; applications must be received by the end of the preceding January and September. As a guide, up to £150 is usually awarded in each round. Following an award, the results of the research undertaken or a report on the study visit must be sent to the HMS for possible inclusion in the Journal the HMS newsletter. Any unused funds must be returned to the HMS.
Completed forms should be sent to:-
Michael Cowell, Hon. Treasurer, “Little Gables”, 17A Thorncote Road, Northill, Bedfordshire, SG18 9AQ, UK
Iranian Study Grant
The Iran Heritage Foundation
Iran
020 7493 4766 info@iranheritage.org Click
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Notes:
The prime focus of projects seeking support should be the Iranian world. The Foundation will consider making grants to projects that promote the:
Study of Iranian history, art, architecture, archaeology and cultures (research and publication; conferences and seminars; lectures and lecture series, etc.) (Academic projects, funding range 500-4000 GBP).
There are no application forms, but applicants will be expected to submit detailed outlines of their projects. Each application must be accompanied by a brief description of the project and a detailed budget showing all sources and uses of funds. Applicants should also ensure that two prominent referees write independently on their behalf to the Foundation about each project and applicant. Applications should be addressed to the appropriate committees or person as outlined above.
Projects are considered twice a year, in December and July. Applications, as well as letters from referees for the December date should reach the Foundation by 15th October; those for the July date should be received by 15th May.
Applicants and letters from referees should be mailed to the Iran Heritage Foundation, 5 Stanhope Gate, London W1K 1AH or forwarded by e-mail to farhad@iranheritage.org
Conference Fund
The Prehistoric Society
World
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A conference fund providing two £250 awards per annum was established in 1986 as a positive measure by the Society to promote future international association among prehistorians and so further the development of the subject.
Applications to the fund should be on forms obtained from the Society s Administrative assistant and supported by one referee s report. Open to members of the Society and scholars from the developing world. The closing date is the first of January in each year.
Details from the Administrative Assistant, The Prehistoric Society, Institute of Archaeology, University College London, 31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY.
Hugh Last & Donald Atkinson Funds
The Roman Society
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Applications are considered for financial assistance towards the undertaking, completion or publication of work that relates to any of the general scholarly purposes of the Roman Society, i.e. to promote the study of the history, archaeology, literature and art of Italy and the Roman Empire, from the earliest times down to about A.D. 700.
Grants usually range from £400 to £1,500.
In addition, postgraduate students may apply for small grants for visits to conferences and other research expenses. Grants for the organisation of conferences, colloquia and symposia will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
Applications, together with two references, should be made before 15 January and sent to the Secretary, Roman Society, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU
Representation of The Roman Society Abroad
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The Society also invites applications from members to attend a conference of a sister body in another country or to undertake a lecture tour as an official representative of the Society.
The Society is willing to pay up to a maximum of £500 for a single conference or lecture tour, to help cover the travel costs.
The delegate will be required to submit a report to Council on the state of Roman studies in the country concerned.
Preference will be given to a delegate going to a country where the subject may benefit from the Society's representation.
Applications should be sent to the Secretary, at least 6 months before the conference or lecture tour, for approval by Council.
Sally Christian Archaeology Bequest
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Sally Christian 1953-2008
In February of this year, CCE archaeology student Sally Christian lost a long and difficult fight against cancer. She will be much missed by both fellow students and her tutors. In recent years Sally had followed up her interest in archaeology by completing the Certificate in Archaeology and then registering for the Diploma in Archaeology. She was a keen, able and popular student. Other interests included music and horses, and her successful career in hospitals and latterly jointly running a carehome with her husband, John Patty. Before her death, Sally very generously and anonymously set up the CCE Archaeology Fund (now to be known as the Sally Christian Archaeology Bequest). The main aim of the fund is to provide a source of funding available to CCE archaeology students who wish to undertake various practical archaeology training courses or to participate in/attend archaeological projects or conferences. Priority is to be given to students in the earlier years of their studies to help them explore their interests in different aspects of archaeology. A large number of students have already benefited from the Archaeology Bequest and others who may be interested in seeking such funding will find further details below. Donations in Sally's memory may be made to Cancer Research UK or to the Sally Christian Archaeology Bequest at the University of Sussex.
David Rudling
CCE Convenor for Archaeology
Introduction
This fund has been set up as a result of a very generous bequest by the late Sally Christian, a former CCE archaeology student. The main aim of the fund is to provide a source of funding and bursaries available to CCE archaeology students who wish to undertake various practical archaeology training courses, or participate in/attend archaeological projects or conferences. Priority is to be given to students in the earlier years of their studies to help them explore their interests in different aspects of archaeology. Subject to demand for the above (which is the main objective), some of the annual funding may also be made available for CCE student or staff fieldwork projects (e.g. for equipment or plant hire) where these projects can demonstrate a benefit to CCE archaeology students generally (eg in terms of participation).
Applications for funding
Those wishing to apply for funding must fill out an application form and submit this to David Rudling, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology. Applicants are required to state why they wish to undertake the course/project/event for which they seek funding, and how they think they will benefit. The applications will be considered upon receipt and all applicants informed asap of decisions made. Any funds not allocated by the end of each calendar year will be added to the amount available in the next funding year. The maximum amount available to any one individual regarding training course or conference fees is £200.
Requirements of applicants
1.It is a requirement of all student applications that those receiving funding will maintain a field notebook (following CCE guidelines) during all practical work. If requested this field notebook should be made available for inspection by a member of the CCE archaeology staff. In contrast, those attending a conference should produce a brief report and submit this to David Rudling.
2.Students are required to keep receipts for all expenses covered by the CCE Archaeology Fund and to submit these upon completion of the project/event to David Rudling for audit purposes.