BIRTHA Schemes

• The BIRTHA research programmes scheme  2010/11 Scheme to be announced shortly
  
• BIRTHA Conference Scheme  deadline:  Wednesday, 27 January 2010
  
• BIRTHA Postgraduate Conference Scheme   deadline Wednesday 27 January 2010
  
• The BIRTHA distinguished lecturer scheme   deadline Wednesday 27 January 2010
  
• BIRTHA Research Grants (over £500)
  Staff may apply for BIRTHA funding to support an event or project which is of a developmental or interdisciplinary nature, or aims to promote and/or enhance research networks.

Please note that applications should not be made to BIRTHA  for support in attending a conference or for the kind of individual research supported by the Faculty of Arts Conference and Research Fund: https://www.bris.ac.uk/arts/private/staff/academic/funding/index.html

BIRTHA proposals should be submitted using the "Research Grants" application form. They will be considered by the BIRTHA Executive Committee which meets three times during the academic year.  Applications must reach us by the deadlines listed below.

        Wednesday, 28 October 2009
        Wednesday 27 January 2010
        Wednesday 12 May 2010

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  BIRTHA Small Grants (under £500*)
  Applicable to staff only (teaching fellows are not eligible to apply)
  (Please note that applications for support for attending a conference or for individual research should be made to the Faculty Conference and Research Fund: as above).
  The small grants scheme is light-touch and allows for a swift response.  Requests for funds under £500 may be submitted at any time during the academic year, and will be considered by the BIRTHA Director who will usually be able to give a response within a few days.    Requests should be submitted using the "Small Grants" application form and sent to Sam Barlow (Sam.Barlow@bristol.ac.uk).

        *Please note all proposals must be over £100, anything under this amount should be referred to departments.*
         No Deadline

• BIRTHA Postgraduate Grants (PhD students only)
  
  This year (09/10) £1000 has also been set aside for postgraduate research expenses.  A maximum of £250 can be applied for.  Applicants will need to submit a paragraph explaining what the funding is for and include a letter of support from their supervisor.
  Funding can cover attendance at a conference or organising an event.
  Retrospective applications for conference attendance will not be considered.
  Please submit proposals to Sam Barlow, BIRTHA, Research Support Office, Faculty of Arts, 7 Woodland Road.
  No deadline

    The Alumni Foundation also offer Postgraduate travel grants, see here for more details