Call for Grant Applications – Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2024-25
Application Deadline:
8 January 2025
About Organisation
The British Academy is a leading institution dedicated to advancing knowledge in the humanities and social sciences. It fosters academic excellence through grants, research initiatives, and global partnerships. The Academy brings together scholars from various disciplines to address complex issues, contribute to society, and promote intellectual exchange. With a focus on the study of history, literature, and cultural heritage, it supports groundbreaking research that shapes our understanding of the world. By funding innovative projects, the British Academy plays a key role in advancing scholarship across the globe, supporting researchers at different stages of their careers.
About the Grant
The Neil Ker Memorial Fund, established by Neil R Ker’s family and friends, offers funding for research on Western medieval manuscripts, especially those of British interest. The fund aims to promote the study of manuscripts’ production, decoration, readership, and use. It is open to both early career and established scholars worldwide, providing a unique opportunity to undertake original research in manuscript studies. The grant supports projects that include the analysis of material features of original manuscripts, contributing to the scholarly understanding of medieval texts and artifacts. The funding is designed to facilitate in-depth research and analysis, enhancing the global study of manuscript history.
Who can Apply?
The Neil Ker Memorial Fund is open to postdoctoral researchers or those with equivalent experience who are conducting advanced research in the field of Western medieval manuscripts. Applicants must be engaged in original research intended to produce monographs, editions, or studies of texts, documents, or illustrations with a focus on material aspects of manuscripts. Scholars from any nationality and location are eligible to apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. The research must not have started before the award announcement, as the fund is not available for retrospective support. Applicants must demonstrate a clear academic track record, with proposals assessed based on their originality, scholarly importance, and feasibility.
How to Apply?
Applications can be submitted via the British Academy’s official portal. Ensure your proposal includes a clear outline of the research objective, methodology, and outcomes. Submit by the given deadline.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 8 January 2025 (5pm GMT).
Last Date To Apply
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