The major aim of the Emslie Horniman Anthropological Scholarship Fund is to encourage postgraduates to pursue fieldwork, and so to develop their careers as anthropologists/archaeologists. The awards are made to those who have the potential to be outstanding anthropologists/archaeologists and whose projects will make a contribution to the disciplines of anthropology and archaeology.
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Benefits
Each year the Trustees will make awards of up to £10,000 per project.
Requirements
ou must meet the below requirements to apply for this Scholarship:
- Applicants must be Nationals of the United Kingdom, the Irish Republic or Commonwealth citizens.
- There are no restrictions on age, gender identity, religion, belief or ethnic origin.
- Grants will not be made for undergraduate or Masters-level fieldwork projects.
- Grants are normally made for research that will contribute to the award of an MPhil/PhD degree. Those already in possession of a doctorate are not eligible.
- Preference will be given to those who propose to do fieldwork outside the United Kingdom.
- Grants are not made for library research, for University fees or for subsistence in the applicant’s home institution.
- Funds cannot be awarded for a joint research project, but individuals who are members of such a project can apply for a grant, provided that its leader holds a PhD or is similarly qualified
- Permission to undertake field research must be cleared with the relevant authorities and communities before an application is submitted.
- If your first degree is not in anthropology/archaeology, please indicate what courses you have taken in anthropology/archaeology during your degree studies.
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Application Deadline
March 31, 2026How To Apply
The information requested below is required for applications to the above Fund:
- Read the relevant notes for applicants prior to completing the application form, paying particular attention to the section headed “Eligibility”.
- Applications can be made prior to obtaining visas and relevant research permits, but no monies will be paid out until all necessary permissions have been granted.
- Please submit your application as a PDF to [email protected].
- Your three references should also be sent directly to [email protected] by your referees.
- Please indicate if you are re-applying for an award.
- Applications that do not follow the format will not be considered.
For more details, visit University of Birmingham Scholarship webpage
