The British School at Athens is delighted to offer three travel awards to students and artists based in the UK, whose work is broadly connected to the mission statement of the BSA.
Candidates should have a clear plan of how they will spend their time in Greece. This might involve (but is not limited to) using the BSA library, accessing the BSA collections, visiting museums and sites, or attending conferences and events. The award will also allow the researcher to develop contacts in Athens, both in the Greek academic community and among the foreign schools and institutes, assisted by the Assistant Director and Director. Preference may be given to candidates who have not visited Greece before, and who have no access to other sources of funding. Awards should be taken up by the end of the academic year 2025/2026.
Scholarships will cover:
- One return flight to Greece (up to £300)
- One month’s membership of the British School at Athens, granting full access to all BSA facilities and a museum pass for free access to archaeological sites and museums in Greece.
- Ten days of accommodation in the BSA hostel. (The stay in Greece can be extended at the candidate’s own expense)
More specifically, we offer the following awards:
- The Hector and Elizabeth Catling Doctoral Award – to apply CLICK HERE
One scholarship for doctoral scholars studying any aspect of Greece and the Greek world as defined in the BSA’s mission statement. Candidates should be studying at a UK HEI; recently graduated students who have not yet held an academic post are also eligible to apply. - Vronwy Hankey Memorial Travel Award for Pre-Doctoral Students – to apply CLICK HERE
One travel award for students who have not yet started a doctoral course of study, whose interests are in the prehistory of the Aegean and its connections with the East Mediterranean. Candidates should be studying at or have recently graduated from a UK HEI. - Travel Award for Artists – to apply CLICK HERE
One travel award for UK-based artists (generally defined), whose work is broadly connected to the mission statement of the BSA.
The closing date for receiving applications and letters of reference is Friday 28 February 2026. For questions or further details, please contact BSA Assistant Director at: assistant.director@bsa.ac.uk
