BIRTHA invites applications for funding to cover major one-off lectures in Bristol by distinguished external scholars. Lectures funded under this scheme should be interdisciplinary in nature and should be likely to appeal to a wide audience both within and beyond the university, thus contributing to our public engagement mission.
Applications for events that link up with and enrich existing research projects or themes within the faculty are welcomed, as are applications for lectures in 2012-13. Funding to cover travel, accommodation and other costs. In certain cases, it may be possible to co-fund distinguished visits with the Institute for Advanced Studies.
Applications, of a maximum of one side of A4 paper, should be submitted to the BIRTHA office by email to Sam Barlow (sam.barlow@bristol.ac.uk). 2013/2014 deadlines for application will be announced shortly.
Please include the following details:
In the event of fewer than three awards being made in the first round, a further call for applications will be issued later in the session. Successful applicants must acknowledge the support received by BIRTHA in all promotional and press activity in accordance with the guidelines on BIRTHA's visual identity.