Published: 26 Nov 2024 361 views
The object of this fund, established by the family and friends of Neil R Ker FBA, is to promote the study of Western medieval manuscripts, in particular those of British interest; that is enabling investigation of their production (including decoration), readership and use in particular.
The fund is not intended to support research visits to read manuscripts for their textual / historical or literary purposes.
The British Academy for the Promotion of Historical, Philosophical and Philological Studies is the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and the social sciences. It was established in 1902 and received its royal charter in the same year. It is now a fellowship of more than 1,000 leading scholars spanning all disciplines across the humanities and social sciences... continue reading
Awards do not normally exceed £2,000 for 12 months at a time. Re-applications for subsequent phases of research may be considered.
Applications are invited from both early career and established scholars of any nationality, engaged on original research intended to produce monographs, editions or studies of documents, texts or illustrations, that include the analysis of the material features of original manuscripts. Awards are offered to support any aspect of research, including travel and publication. Grants are not available to fund attendance at conferences or seminars.
Earliest start date: 1 Apr 2025
Scheme opens date:13 Nov 2024
Deadline date: 08 Jan 2025 - 17:00 GMT
Duration of award: 12 months
For more details visit: The British Academy website.
