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Society for South Asian Studies
14 Stephenson Way

London
NW1 2HD

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These grants provide seed-funding for scholars working independently or in groups to develop distinctive research projects.

The Society uses these grants to help define research agendas, to set up new projects and to steer South Asian studies toward innovative areas of study and research.

Other information and details about deadlines are available from the Assistant Secretary, 14 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD

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American School of Classical Studies at Athens
6-8 Charlton Street

Princeton
38540

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The American School of Classical Studies at Athens, one of America’s most distinguished centers devoted to advanced teaching and research in the humanities, was founded in 1881 to provide American graduate students and scholars a base for their studies in the history and civilization of the Greek world. Today, 126 years later, it is still a teaching institution, providing graduate students a unique opportunity to study firsthand the sites and monuments of Greece. The School is also a superb resource for senior scholars pursuing research in fields ranging from antiquity to modern Greece, thanks to its internationally renowned libraries, the Blegen, dedicated to classical antiquity, and the Gennadius, which concentrates on the Greek world after the end of antiquity.

The School is open to qualified students and scholars at colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada unless otherwise noted. The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership. A number of grants and fellowships are available.

Mary E. Darlington
ASCSA
6-8 Charlton Street
Princeton, NJ 38540

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English Heritage

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To be eligible for funding under the English Heritage ALSF Programme, projects must:
1. be directly related to the impact on the historic environment of the extraction of aggregate that is subject to the levy
2. aim to reduce, rather than compensate for, the impact of aggregate extraction
3. be additional to activity in English Heritage's existing grants programmes
4. be additional to mineral operators' obligations through planning conditions
5. be delivered in England

Archaeological projects must in addition meet English Heritage's strategic priorities for archaeology which are currently set out in the Implementation Plan for Exploring our Past 1998 (EoP98).
Marine projects must meet English Heritage's strategic priorities for the marine historic environment which are set out in Taking to the Water.

Community Benefit
English Heritage is committed to widening access to, and understanding and enjoyment of, the historic environment. All projects funded through our ALSF Programme should, wherever possible, deliver these aims through programmes of outreach, education, interpretation and community involvement.

Joint Working & Partnership Funding
We encourage project proposals which promote partnership and joint working across different stakeholder groups and constituencies: the aggregates industry, local government, commercial contractors, the higher education and research sector, other environmental agencies, community groups and not-for-profit organisations, and the independent and voluntary sector.
The English Heritage ALSF Programme has no requirement for partnership funding but applications which bring partnership funding or some other resource contribution, and so lever-in additional resopurces for the historic environment, will be particularly welcomed. For eligible sources of partnership funding please see our Guidance Notes page.

We are happy to consider applications where joint funding is also being sought from English Nature and/or The Countryside Agency and/or CEFAS (for marine projects).

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Archaeological Institute of America

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Purpose: To support studies undertaken at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Greece for no more than a year.

Requirements: Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Applicant must be at the pre-doctoral stage or have received a Ph.D within five years of application. Applicant must apply concurrently to the ASCSA for associate membership or associate student membership, but applicant may not be a member of ASCSA during the year of application. Other major fellowships may not be held during the requested tenure of the Colburn award, which is contingent upon the applicant’s acceptance by the ASCSA. At the conclusion of the fellowship tenure, the recipient must submit a report on the use of the stipend to the President of the AIA and the Director of the ASCSA.

Deadline: January 15, 2008; even years; announced April 15
Amount: $11,000

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The Roman Research Trust
63 Wenhill Heights

Calne
SN11 0JZ

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The Roman Research Trust has established the Audrey Barrie Brown Memorial Fund, from which it will make grants to support research and education in Romano-British archaeology.

The Trust has an obligation to support, in particular, work in the county of Wiltshire and neighbouring counties to the west, but archaeologists working anywhere in Britain are eligible for grant aid.

Further details from Hon Secretary to the Trust, Mr E P Johnson, 63 Wenhill Heights, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0JZ.

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Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place

London
SW1W 8NB

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If you are a local group and you need between Ł500 and Ł5,000 then Awards for All may be able to help you.


The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.

We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.

We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.

We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:

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National Enviroment Research Council

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Awards available for Master's and PhD study in Science based Archaeology and Terrestrial Archaeology.

• Archaeological materials, including the analysis of materials and conservation in their natural environment
• Archaeological prospection techniquesThe in-and And the in the long run And the
• • Science-based archaeology including evolution of human diet, health and disease: human evolutionary history: modelling change in human ecosystems: dating methods and processes affecting the archaeological record.

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The British School at Rome
The British Academy,
10 Carlton House Terrace,
London
SW1Y 5AH

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For research on the archaeology, art history, history, society and culture of Italy, from prehistory to the modern period.

Open to established scholars normally in post in a UK university.

3-month residency, including accommodation and full-board.

Research and travel grant: Ł650.

In addition to pursuing personal research, the Fellow is expected to take an interest in the work of other award-holders at the School, particularly those in fields close to their own. They will be requested to give a public lecture

Further details and application forms for the 2006-2007 are available below, and from the BSR London Office at The British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH (tel. 020 7969 5202; fax 020 7969 5401; email bsr@britac.ac.uk ).

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Cambrian Archaeological Association
The Laurels
Westfield Road
Newport
NP4 4ND

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To make grants to students or other young people under the age of 25 engaged in archaeological studies or activities particularly relating to Wales and the Marches.

These grants will be in the region of Ł25 to Ł50 and are meant to assist in covering the cost of books, equipment and for the payment of fees, subscriptions or any other expenses considered appropriate. Grants towards the cost of excavations are not included.

Applications should be submitted to the General Secretary, Dr J M Hughes, The Laurels, Westfield Road, Newport, Gwent NP4 4ND.

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Cambrian Archaeological Association
The Laurels
Westfield Road
Newport
NP4 4ND

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For the encouragement of research within the field of the Association s interest.

Its scope includes travel, field work, excavation and associated scientific services, historical research and other appropriate forms of assistance (eg photography, photocopying, typing, preparation of drawings for publication, etc).

Awards are normally in the range of Ł100 Ł150 or more and are restricted to projects connected directly or indirectly with Wales and the Marches.

Application forms are available from the General Secretary (Dr J M Hughes, The Laurels, Westfield Road, Newport, Gwent NP4 4ND) and must be returned by 1 December for award in the following year.

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Council for British Archaeology
St Mary's House
66 Bootham
York
YO30 7BZ

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The CBA's Challenge Funding Scheme is a grant scheme that provides modest grants to encourage independent, voluntary effort in original archaeological research. It is supported by English Heritage, the CBA, Historic Scotland and Council for Scottish Archaeology.

Since 2004 the former British Archaeological Research Trust awards have been amalgamated with Challenge Funding.

Further details from the
Finance Director,
CBA,
St Mary's House,
66 Bootham,
York
YO30 7BZ.

Applications should be submitted by 30 June.

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The Egypt Exploration Society
3 Doughty Mews

London
WC1N 2PG

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Applications are invited for the Centenary Award which will be granted for a specific project or projects, relating to the aims and purposes of the Egypt Exploration Society:

' to survey and explore the antiquities of Egypt in accordance with the best methods of scientific investigation for the purposes of obtaining information about the history, religion, art, literature and culture of that country'.

Territorially these aims include the Sudan and chronologically the Predynastic to Medieval Periods (up to AD 1800)

The total value of the award will be in the region of Ł7500. This sum may be devided among several projects.

A detailed proposal and budget should be submitted electronically, either by email or on disk, with names and addressess (including email) of two referees, to:-

Centenary Award, The Egypt Exploration Society, 3 Doughty Mews, London, WC1N 2PG
Email: cent.award@ees.ac.uk

by 17 February 2006

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The Historical Metallurgy Society
Little Gables
17A Thorncote Road
Northill
SG18 9AQ

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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 Ł150 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

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Cornucopia, Hali and Oriental Art 'Ancient and Modern'
Ancient and Modern,
109 Blenheim Crescent
London
W11 2EQ

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The third annual grant of Ł1,000 for a research project to be awarded to a candidate less than 25 or over 60 years old. The project should relate to any of the subject areas covered by the sponsoring magazines.

Further details available from,

The Honorary Secretary, Ancient and Modern, 109 Blenheim Crescent, London W11 2EQ.

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The British Academy
10, Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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The Academy is signatory to 40 agreements and memoranda of understanding with partner academies and institutions in 30 countries. The Country List gives full details of agreements and special programmes which support individual research visits and collaborative research projects with overseas partners. Special Joint Project programmes
The Academy has a number of special schemes with partner institutions to support bilateral projects with particular countries or regions. See Country List or click below for a direct link to the relevant scheme.

Africa: UK-Africa Academic Partnerships scheme
Australia: partner Academies in Australia
Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union (Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Slovenia): East European Joint Projects
China: partner Academies in China and Sino-British Fellowship Trust funds
Commonwealth Countries: Association of Commonwealth Universities
France: Centre National de la Recherche Scientific and Maison des Sciences de l'Homme projects.
Japan: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Latin America and the Caribbean: UK-Latin America/Caribbean Link Programme
Spain: CSIC Joint Projects
Taiwan: National Science Council Joint Projects

International collaborative programmes
The Joint Activities and Networks schemes, and the South East Europe Joint Project schemes, have been terminated as separate grants schemes. The Academy's Small and Larger Research Grants schemes have been extended to include the kind of activities previously allowed under the Joint Activities and Networks schemes and the South East Europe Joint Project schemes. (Existing and ongoing grant-holders will not be affected by this change.) For further information, see Small Research Grants and Larger Research Grants

.Other relevant Academy Schemes
Special Funds: private funds which support research on and travel to various countries in Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
Research Grants: Small and Larger Research Grants may be used to support work in any country
Conference Grants: support for travel to and from the UK
Visiting Fellowships: support for postdoctoral foreign scholars to undertake research visits to the UK of between two and four months.
The Committee for South East Asian Studies: grants for research on South East Asia are available from this Academy-sponsored committee

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Dorset Archaeological Committee
Dorset County Museum
High Street West
Dorchester
DT1 1XA

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The Dorset Archaeological Committee exists to promote all aspects of archaeological work in the county of Dorset and has established a biennial archaeological award to recognise outstanding contributions to Dorset archaeology.

Further details from the Hon Secretary, DAC, Dorset County Museum, High Street West, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XA.

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Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS

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The American Council of Learned Societies is pleased to announce the third annual competition for grants to individuals in the archaeology and early history of East and Southeast Asia. This program is undertaken in cooperation with the Henry Luce Foundation.

Research fellowships and training grants will be awarded for study of the peoples and cultures of early East Asia. Comparative projects and those that build scholarly networks are especially encouraged. Proposals may cover prehistoric or historical periods, but must focus on research or training that involves excavations and/or excavated materials.

For the purposes of this program, "East and Southeast Asia" refers to Brunei, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

ACLS grants to individuals are part of the comprehensive Luce Initiative on East and Southeast Asian Archaeology and Early History that also includes a competition for invited institutions—universities and museums— administered by the Luce Foundation’s Asia Program.

Information regarding grants to institutions is available
on the Luce Foundation’s Web site, at www.hluce.org,
under the Asia Program section.

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Society for Medieval Archaeology
Institute of Archaeology
University College London,
31-34 Gordon Square,
London
WC1H 0PY

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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 Ł250.

Applicants should download an application form (Microsoft Word format) and return it to the Honorary Secretary.

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Society for South Asian Studies
14 Stephenson Way

London
NW1 2HD

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These grants support students enrolled in UK institutions to visit the countries of South Asia. The grants are designed to encourage students of the highest calibre to pursue a South Asian specialisation.

The Society will fund travel and subsistence for a maximum period of two months. Preference will be given to students who have not previously visited South Asia.

Note: Students must fulfil UK residency requirements as defined by the AHRC. Applications must be made by university departments on behalf of nominated students; individual applications will not be accepted.

Other information and details about deadlines are available from the Assistant Secretary, 14 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD

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Archaeological Institute of America

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Purpose: To support an individual project of a scholarly nature, related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology. Preference will be given to candidates whose project requires travel to the Mediterranean for the purpose stated above.

Requirements: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, or be actively pursuing an advance degree at a North American College or University. Previous Pomerance Fellows are not eligible. At the conclusion of the fellowship tenure, the recipient must submit a report on the use of the stipend to the President of the AIA.

Deadline: November 1, annually; announced by February 1
Amount: $5,000

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Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute

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Description:
One grant of $1000 to a graduate student of any nationality in a U.S. college or university to pursue a research project relevant to an ongoing field project in Cyprus; to be used to fund research time in residence at CAARI and to help defray costs of travel. Residence at CAARI is required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: project statement; expected schedule of work; budget; curriculum vitae; two letters of recommendation.

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Hertfordshire County Council
Herfordshire County Council
County Hall
Hertford
SG13 8DN

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The new fund is expected to promote archaeology to an even wider section of the community as it is open to bids from any group, organisation or individual for projects within the county. Support is primarily available for archaeological surveys and the promotion of archaeology through public events.

Grants will not exceed Ł3,000 and cover no more than 75% of total project-costs. They will be made available in two tranches with the deadline for applications on 1 May and 1 November.

Further details are available from Paul Weller, Environment Strategy & Action Unit, Hertfordshire County Council, County Hall, Hertford SG13 8DN, tel 01992 555204.

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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL)
10 Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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CBRL also awards Honorary Fellowships. At present there are five of these. Two have been awarded to assist promising junior scholars in their research and three have been awarded to assist in the publication of backlog projects. Project Affliation is required. Applications may be made for Honorary Fellowships at any time of the year.

Application: Please send your curriculum vitae, with two letters of recommendation, and at least one project affiliation application. Postgraduate researchers must have a letter of support from their supervisor. Applications can be made at any time of the year.

Award Conditions and Reports
If your application is successful you will need to consult the award conditions and submit a report.

At this time conditions and report forms are available only for current award holders.

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The Roman Society
Malet Street

London
WC1E 7HU

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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 Ł400 to Ł1,500.

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 British School at Rome
The British Academy,
10 Carlton House Terrace,
London
SW1Y 5AH

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For research on classical antiquity (excluding archaeological fieldwork and work on Roman Britain).

Open to established scholars normally in post in a UK university. 3 month residency, including accommodation and full-board.

Research grant: Ł650.

In addition to pursuing personal research, the Fellow is expected to take an interest in the work of other award-holders at the School, particularly those in fields close to their own. They will be requested to give a public lecture.


Further details and application forms for the 2006-2007 are available below, and from the BSR London Office at The British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH (tel. 020 7969 5202; fax 020 7969 5401; email bsr@britac.ac.uk ).

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British School of Archaeology in Iraq
10 Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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Applications for the School's Individual Research Grants are considered twice a year.

Applications must be received by 15 April or 15 October each year.

Awards do not normally exceed Ł1,000, though more substantial awards may be made in exceptional cases.

Two written references are required. Grantees will be required to provide a written report of their work and provide an accounting of expenses.

Abstracts from grantee’s reports will be published in future issues of the BSAI Newsletter.

Applications for an Individual Research Grant may be made using the Individual Research Grant Form downloadable on the website

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The Iran Heritage Foundation
5 Stanhope Gate

London
W1K 1AH

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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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Society of Antiquaries of London
Burlignton House
Piccadilly
London
W1V 0HS

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The benefaction of Miss Joan Pye has been used to establish an award scheme to assist scholars who have completed their post-graduate degree within the last five years.

The aim of the scheme is to assist research work in the fields of prehistoric and Roman archaeology in the United Kingdom.

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

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The British Academy
10, Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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A grant for consumables used in a research project

Level of award: Ł15,000 to Ł100,000 FEC (Academy contribution: Ł12,000 to Ł80,000).

Period of award: Grants are tenable for up to three years.

Closing date: 15 October. Applicants will be notified of the outcome approximately five months after the closing date, for research to commence on or after 1 April.

Further information: view Notes for Applicants

Method of application: on the Larger Research Grant application form.

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The British Academy
10, Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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Level of award: Ł15,000 to Ł100,000 FEC (Academy contribution: Ł12,000 to Ł80,000).

Period of award: Grants are tenable for up to three years.

Closing date: 15 October. Applicants will be notified of the outcome approximately five months after the closing date, for research to commence on or after 1 April.

Further information: view Notes for Applicants
Method of application: on the Larger Research Grant application form.

Contact the Research Grants Department for further information.

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The British Academy
10, Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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Level of award: Ł15,000 to Ł100,000 FEC (Academy contribution: Ł12,000 to Ł80,000).
Period of award: Grants are tenable for up to three years.

Closing date: 15 October. Applicants will be notified of the outcome approximately five months after the closing date, for research to commence on or after 1 April.

Further information: view Notes for Applicants

Method of application: on the Larger Research Grant application form.

Contact the Research Grants Department for further information.

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Leverhulme Trust
1 Pemberton Row

London
EC4A 3BG

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Grants made by the Trustees are awarded to institutions for the purposes of research, academic interchange, and education;

Much of the largest part of the Trusts annual income goes into grants to institutions for purposes of research, however excavation projects are excluded from funding. Only archaeological projects concentrated on technical experiment and innovation are eligible.

The Trustees rarely support very large projects and applications for amounts in excess of Ł100,000 should be of exceptional quality and significance.

Further details from the Leverhulme Trust, 1 Pemberton Row
London
EC4A 3BG
General enquiries: 020 7822 5220

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Leverhulme Trust
1 Pemberton Row

London
EC4A 3BG

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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 Ł25,000.

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Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place

London
SW1W 8NB

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The Countryside Agency runs the Local Heritage Initiative (LHI) for the Heritage Lottery Fund, supporting a wide range of local heritage projects with grants of between Ł3,000 and Ł25,000.


The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.

We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.

We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.

We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:

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British School at Athens
Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU

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The British School at Athens offers Studentships for advanced doctoral or postdoctoral research in any aspect of the anthropology, archaeology, archaeometry, architecture, art, environment, geography, history, language, literature, religion and topography of Greece in all periods to modern times.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and research proposal (maximum 1,000 words). The research project should include:
a brief statement of the research question or questions
an outline of the overall research programme in its scholarly context
a timetable for completion
the benefits for the research of residence in Greece based at the School.

Two references will be required. Applicants should ask referees to write directly to the Secretary by the deadline.

Applications and references must be sent to: The Secretary, British School at Athens, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU (tel: 020 7862 8732; fax 020 7862 8733; e-mail uksecretary@bsa.ac.uk) by 1st April 2006.

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The Sussex Archaeological Society
Bull House
92 High Street
Lewes
BN7 1XH

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The Sussex Archaeological Society offers Ł6,000 annually to individuals and groups to assist with the costs of historical and archaeological research with a Sussex connection.

Applications are not dependent on a proven record of research and preference will be given to applicants who do not qualify for other research grants.

Grants for publication are not generally given but applications towards the costs of obtaining specialist reports or producing professional standard drawings will be considered.

In addition grants may cover the purchase of equipment and photocopies or microfilms or archival material. Applications are considered quarterly.

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The Institute of Archaeology UCL
Gower Street

London
WC1E 6BT

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All fellowships are aimed at training students to become academic researchers and teachers in material-science based archaeology. Fellows will be trained to use scientific instrumental methods for an archaeological research agenda, with particular emphasis being placed on using the Institute's facilities available in the Wolfson Archaeological Science Laboratory and the GIS Laboratory.

Funding is in accordance with EST rules and includes a monthly living allowance in excess of € 1,400, plus a monthly mobility allowance of € 500. In addition, a one-off travel allowance will be available, and a further allowance for fellows staying 12 months or more. A contribution to UCL fees is also likely to be part of the fellowship.

Application procedures
There is no set application form for these fellowships. However, all applicants will have to set out in writing (mail or email, including cv) their eligibility and their research plans and interests.

Applicants for the three-months fellowships should explain how this will benefit their training and research programme.

Applicants for the degree programmes need to apply separately to UCL for a place in one of the eligible programmes before applying for funding. The covering letter should contain the application for the Marie Curie funding and state how their planned research (in the case of MPhil/PhD fellowships) or their research interests and career plans (for Masters fellowships) match the aims of this particular EST action.

The deadline for applications for the 2006-2007 degree programmes is 30th June 2006, but applicants are encouraged to express their interest in EST funding before this date. Note that applications for funding will only be considered once the applicant has been offered a place in the academic programme by UCL.
For short-term visiting fellows, the application deadlines are 30th June 2006 and 15th December 2005.
Similar programmes will be running at least until 2007-2008.
Please contact:-
Professor Thilo Rehren: th.rehren@ucl.ac.uk
Lisa Daniel: l.daniel@ucl.ac.uk

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The Oriental Institute

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chris.williams@orinst.ox.ac.uk Click to view website

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The Marjory Wardrop Fund was established 'for the encouragement of the study of the language, literature, and history of Georgia, in Transcaucasia'. One of the purposes to which the fund may be applied is 'the assistance of carefully selected British* students' to engage in such study.

Applications are accordingly invited by 1 March for a Marjory Wardrop Scholarship to be offered, from 1 October or a date to be agreed, for two years in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The scholarship is available for - but not restricted to - study for a higher degree; it can, for example, be held for postdoctoral research. Subject to the agreement of the board of management, the scholarship may be held at any institution. The amount of the award will be of the order of that of a current AHRB award or such other sum as may be determined in the light of the proposed research and of the financial circumstances of the successful candidate.

Applications from eligible candidates must include a curriculum vitae and details of the proposed research, and be sent to:
Mr C Williams,The Secretary of the Marjory Wardrop Fund, The Oriental Institute, Pusey Lane, Oxford OX1 2LE.
E-mail: chris.williams@orinst.ox.ac.uk


Each applicant should arrange for two referees to submit references in confidence to the Secretary by the same date.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be arranged in late March.

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Medieval Settlement Research Group
St John's College

Cambridge
CB2 1TP

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0116 252 2617 njc10@le.ac.uk Click to view website

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The Group can make grants up to a maximum of Ł500 annually for the support of research by members of the Group within its field of interest. Preference will normally be given to field survey, documentary research and preparation of graphics rather than to excavation and the preparation of reports for publication. A summary report of the work will be required within a year and, subject to editorial consideration, may be published in the Annual Report.

Applicants should apply by letter (4 copies) summarising the proposed research and the costs involved. Mention should be made of other applications for funding. The names of two referees should be included. Letters should be addressed to the Treasurer:

Dr R E Glasscock
Treasurer, MSRG
St John's College
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 1TP to reach him by 1st December in the year preceding that in which work will be carried out. Applicants will normally be notified of the outcome in March.

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British Institute in Eastern Africa
10 Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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020 7969 5201 pjlane@africaonline.co.ke Click to view website

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Minor research grants are offered by open competition biannually - 30th May and 30th November closing dates. The maximum sum awarded to any individual is Ł1000.

These grants are intended to support research in the fields supported by the Institute

For further details regarding eligibility and the scheme in general, please contact the Director.

pjlane@africaonline.co. or download application form on website

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Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC)

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Description:
Approximately 10 grants of up to $9000 each. Fellowships require scholars to conduct research in more than one country, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas
research center. Applicants must be US citizens, with Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidates.

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Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society
Hon. Sec. 30 Brettingham Avenue,
Cringleford,
Norwich
NR4 6XG

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NNAS RESEARCH FUND

The Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society is pleased to announce a new research fund, set up in 2007, to offer grants of up to Ł500 for Norfolk-related research into any archaeological or historical subject.

Applicants must be current members of the Society and grants can be made for all aspects of research, including travel expenses connected directly to research, and printing and publication, but excluding the payment of academic fees.

Members are invited to apply for grants at any time of year, by submitting a project proposal of no more than 500 words to the Council of the Society, Care of the Hon. Sec. 30 Brettingham Avenue, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 6XG

Successful applicants will be required to submit a summary report, which should not exceed 250 words, at the end of the year in which the grant is made. The research itself may be published by the Society in its journal Norfolk Archaeology if this is considered appropriate by the Hon. Editor.

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Archaeological Institute of America

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rdonahue@aia.bu.edu Click to view website

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Purpose: For travel and study to be conducted between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009. Preference will be given to projects of at least a half-year's duration. The award is to be used for travel and study in Greece (the modern state), Cyprus, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, southern Italy (that is, the Italian provinces of Campania, Molise, Apulia, Basilicata, and Calabria), Asia Minor (Turkey) or Mesopotamia (that is, the territory between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, that is modern Iraq and parts of northern Syria and eastern Turkey). Although the proposal may require travel outside these areas, the majority of travel proposed must be within them. The award is not intended to support field excavation projects.

Requirements: Applicant must be a United States citizen. Preference will be given to individuals engaged in dissertation research or to those who received their Ph.D. within five years of the application deadline. Recipients may not hold other major fellowships during the requested tenure of the Olivia James award. At the conclusion of the fellowship tenure, the recipient is required to submit a report on the use of the stipend to the President of the AIA. After the tenure of their fellowship, recipient is expected to submit an abstract to the Program Committee within two years, in order be considered for participation in the AIA Annual Meeting.

Deadline: November 1, annually; announced February 1

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Palestine Exploration Fund
2 Hinde Mews
Marylebone Lane
London
W1U 2AA

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020 7935 5379 Click to view website

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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR PALESTINE EXPLORATION FUND RESEARCH GRANTS

Each year the Fund offers grants for research into topics connected with the aims for which it was founded: See website.

The deadline for applications is 31 January of each year.

Please address your application to:

The Secretary,
Palestine Exploration Fund,
2 Hinde Mews,
Marylebone Lane,
London W1U 2AA

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The British Academy
10, Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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020 7969 5200 grants@britac.ac.uk Click to view website

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This scheme is designed to enable outstanding recently postdoctoral scholars to obtain experience of research and teaching in the university environment, which will strengthen their curriculum vitae and improve their prospects of obtaining permanent posts by the end of the fellowship. Applicants must have obtained their doctorate recently (normally within 2 years of taking up an award), and must not have held an established teaching post in an institution of higher education. Applicants are asked to ensure that they use the current application form and notes for applicants.

Level of award: Awards to be offered under the Full Economic Costing regime. Directly incurred salary costs on host institution’s local pay scales commensurate with past experience (normally expected to be equivalent to the minimum starting salary for a newly appointed University Lecturer).
Period of award: Awards are tenable for three years (not renewable).
Number of awards: It is anticipated that up to 37 awards will be available to be taken up in the autumn of 2006.
Closing date: 5 pm on 28 February 2006. Applications received after this time will be excluded from the competition. Applicants may expect to be informed of the result of their application in July.

Method of application: on the Postdoctoral Fellowship application form.
See past awards made under this scheme

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Society for South Asian Studies
14 Stephenson Way

London
NW1 2HD

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ssas@btconnect.com Click to view website

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The Society will support new projects of several years duration but normally expects proposals to have passed through a developmental phase under the Society’s guidance.

This usually involves the proposal being conceived in one of the Society’s Research Groups and, if appropriate and necessary, supported by a Project Development Grant.

The scope of all project proposals will have to be well-defined and focused in term of their research questions and methodology.

The Society will require project directors to provide a schedule for the completion of fieldwork and the preparation of reports and publications.

Further details about the Society’s management style and approach to projects is outlined in the Corpoarte Plan

Other information and details about deadlines are available from the Assistant Secretary, 14 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD

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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL)
10 Carlton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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0207 9695296 Click to view website

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CBRL Research Awards of up to Ł10,000 are offered for postdoctoral research in the humanities and social sciences to be undertaken in the countries of the Levant (Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria).

The period of research must take place between 1 April 2006 and 31 March 2007. Applicants must be of British nationality or normally resident in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.

Deadline: Completed applications and references must be received by the London Office by 1 December 2005

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Arts and Humanities Research Board
Whitefriars
Lewins Mead
Bristol
BS1 2AE

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0117 987 6500 Click to view website

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Which of our funding programmes is right for you?

Before you can apply for funding, you need to decide which of our three programmes is appropriate for your proposed research.

Research schemes for those pursuing post-doctoral research

Postgraduate awards offered to help applicants gain a Masters or doctoral degree.
Funding for Masters level students is available through two schemes first introduced in 2004, the Research Preparation Masters scheme or the Professional Preparation Masters scheme.

Support for Museums, galleries and collections in higher education institutions (HEIs).

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British Institute of Persian Studies
10 Calton House Terrace

London
SW1Y 5AH

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SW1Y 5AH bips@britac.ac.uk Click to view website

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The British Institute of Persian Studies supports, promotes and publishes individual and collaborative research on all aspects of the history and culture of Iran and the Iranian world (Afghanistan, Central Asia, Caucasus).

Funding is available for a number of focused programmes within the research strategy of the British Institute of Persian Studies, including both self-contained projects and discrete elements of larger projects.

Proposals to contribute to any of these strategic research initiatives are welcome and are considered annually in June. Proposals will need to demonstrate that funds are sought for a clearly defined programme of research with an identifiable outcome. Early publication of the research is an absolute condition of funding.

Forms and a copy of our notes for guidance may be obtained from the Secretary, The British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH. Two references will be required and these should be sent to the BIPS Secretary at the above address. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that these references are sent directly to BIPS and that they arrive in time; without them the applications will not be considered.

Completed forms and references should reach the Secretary as soon as possible and in any case no later than 15th May 2006. The British Institute of Persian Studies supports, promotes and publishes individual and collaborative research on all aspects of the history and culture of Iran and the Iranian world (Afghanistan, Central Asia, Caucasus).

Application form is available from website

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Royal Archaeological Institute
c/o Society of Antiquaries of London
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BE

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caroline@craison.freeserve.co.uk Click to view website

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The Institute awards grants on an annual basis as follows:

Tony Clark Fund Up to Ł500 for archaeological work and dating

Bunnell Lewis Fund Up to Ł750 towards archaeology of the Romans in the UK

RAI Award Up to Ł5000 towards archaeological work in the UK


Applications should be made between October and 4 January on forms available from the Administrator at RAI c/o Society of Antiquaries, Burlington House, London, W1J 0BE.

Successful applicants will be notified in April.

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Society of Antiquaries London
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BE

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020 7479 7080 admin@sal.org.uk Click to view website

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Notes:
The Society provides funds for the support of archaeological and antiquarian research within its fields of interest.

Some of the funds are limited by date and period but the Society is also able to consider applications over a wider geographical and chronological range. In recent years the total allocated has been approximately Ł30,000, in amounts varying from Ł500 to Ł2,500.

Minor Research grants are open to Fellows and other researchers who have links with the UK. 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

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Royal Museum
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF

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0131 247 4133 info@socantscot.org Click to view website

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Grants are available towards the costs of all aspects of archaeological and historical research relating to Scotland.

Applications must be made on the downloadable forms, or on a hard copy form obtainable from the Society.

The closing date for all applications, including referee's reports, is 30th November. The Research Committee then meets in February, and applicants will be notified of the result of their application in March, after ratification by Council.

Applicants will be notified in March of the decision of the Society in respect of their application. Download application form on website.

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Society for South Asian Studies
14 Stephenson Way

London
NW1 2HD

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ssas@btconnect.com Click to view website

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The Society supports the formation and operation of autonomous research groups. These groups – effectively think tanks – are designed to generate distinctive research initiatives which can be submitted to the Society for funding, usually in partnership with other grant-awarding bodies.

The Society encourages the creation of new research groups and reserves a modest amount of seed funding for meetings, website design, the preparation of further applications and outputs related to further applications.


There are no application forms. Potential applicants are asked to write a description of the proposed group on one side of A4. Existing groups whose pages appear on the Society’s website can be used as a model.

The description should include a brief account of proposed expenditure. The maximum annual award is Ł1000. Proposals should be sent to the Assistant Secretary by email. There is no deadline. Applications are considered throughout the year on a rolling basis.

Other information and details about deadlines are available from the Assistant Secretary, 14 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD

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Society for Arabian Studies
c/o The British Academy
10 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AH

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derek.kennet@durham.ac.uk