Emslie Horniman Anthropological Scholarship Fund

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.

Each year the Trustees will make awards of up to £10,000 per project.

All award holders are required to submit interim and final reports on their fieldwork and research findings. The Trustees pay particular attention to these reports which are an important component of the award. Repayment of awards may be requested in the case of inadequate or absent reporting, or if the fieldwork has not been carried out in accordance with the plans approved by the Trustees. All final reports will be posted on the Royal Anthropological Institute website.

Who can apply?

You 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.

Eligible Nationalities:

United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland

How 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 admin@therai.org.uk.
• Your three references should also be sent directly to admin@therai.org.uk by your referees.
• Please indicate if you are re-applying for an award.
• Applications that do not follow the format will not be considered.