Research Awards – open for applications
NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS | BSA RESEARCH AWARDS
The British School at Athens (BSA) is delighted to offer the following research awards:
John Morrison Memorial Fund for Hellenic Maritime Studies
To support research into all branches of Hellenic maritime studies.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/awards/research-awards/the-john-morrison-memorial-fund-for-hellenic-maritime-studies/
Hector and Elizabeth Catling Bursary
To provide financial assistance to BSA members in support of their research.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/awards/research-awards/the-hector-and-elizabeth-catling-bursary/
Ian Sanders Memorial Award Travel
To support pre-doctoral students studying any aspect of Greece and the Greek world.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/ian-sanders-memorial-award/
Keith and Nong Branigan Bursary
To provide financial assistance to support postgraduate and early career research on Aegean Archaeology.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/the-keith-and-nong-branigan-bursary/
BSA Travel Award
To provide one return flight to Greece, 10 days accommodation at the BSA, 1-month membership, full use of BSA facilities, free pass for archaeological sites and museums.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/bsa-travel-awards/
Application deadline: Friday, 18 December 2026
Centenary Bursary
Grants are given to cover the expenses of a stay in the UK of short duration for a specific project of study or research in any field in which the British School is active.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/awards/bursaries/centenary-bursary/
Application deadline: Friday, 15 January 2027
Elizabeth Catling Memorial Fund for Archaeological Draughtpersonship
To promote excellence in archaeological drawing, including the preparation of finished drawings for publication.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/awards/research-awards/the-elizabeth-catling-memorial-fund-for-archaeological-draughtmanship/
The Richard Bradford McConnell Fund for Landscape Studies
Towards the maintenance costs of longer stays at museums and other study centres so as to achieve work that would not otherwise have been attempted.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/awards/research-awards/the-richard-bradford-mcconnell-fund-for-landscape-studies/
The Vronwy Hankey Memorial Fund for Aegean Studies
Grants are given to cover the expenses (including, but not limited to, attending conferences to present papers, photography, and travel to museums and sites) involved in research in the prehistory of the Aegean and its connections with the East Mediterranean.
https://www.bsa.ac.uk/awards/research-awards/the-vronwy-hankey-memorial-fund-for-aegean-studies/
Application deadline: Friday, 26 February 2027
Interested in applying?
Please visit the individual award pages for full details of eligibility requirements, application procedures and award criteria.