British Academy: The UK's National Academy for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Elisabeth Barker Fund: Notes for Applicants
Please note: from July 2004 application to this fund will be through the Small Research Grants rather than by direct application. The intention is to make it easier for applicants to seek support for other costs in addition to the limited expenses permitted under this Fund.
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History of the Fund
The Fund was established in memory of Elisabeth Barker (1910-1986), diplomatic correspondent and historian of modern Europe. It is intended to support studies in recent European history, particularly the history of Central and Eastern Europe.
Purpose of grant
Grants may be made for individual or collaborative projects and may support British scholars or scholars from other European countries. The Fund provides flexible support for a variety of scholarly activities. These may include:
- a research visit abroad (usually to Europe)
- the invitation of a foreign scholar, usually from central or eastern Europe, to visit the UK
- the extension of a visit by a foreign scholar to the UK
- the costs of a workshop or symposium, usually in the UK, but possibly abroad
Eligibility
Application must be made by a UK-resident scholar. Applicants and recipients must be of postdoctoral status. Postgraduate students are not eligible to apply.
Level of grant
In general, awards do not exceed £1,000. An application to this Fund may be combined with an application for a Small Research Grant for other costs, up to a total of £7,500.
Duration of award
Awards are normally tenable for up to 12 months.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via e-GAP2, the Academy's electronic grant application system. Applicants should observe the general regulations for Small Research Grants (described in the Notes for Applicants) except where they differ from the terms of the Elisabeth Barker Fund, as described on this page.
Applicants in any doubt about their eligibility or any other aspect of their application are advised to contact the Research Grants Department at the Academy, where staff will be pleased to assist.
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