The Roman Society is delighted to invite applications for grants to facilitate activities in Roman archaeology, specifically: projects, events, and initiatives that promote aspects of Roman archaeology, skills-based training, and public engagement.

GUIDELINES

Applications are welcomed from any individual or groups to support activities that demonstrate strong affiliation to the promotion of Roman Archaeology to wider public or activities that provide skills-based training in an aspect of Roman Archaeology. In addition to this scheme, the Committee can also award funds in response to emergency causes, when Roman Archaeology is under threat, e.g. urgent repairs, vandalism at site.

Awards are typically £500 or less, but there is potential for larger awards should a compelling case be made. The event/activity for which funding is sought is to take place a minimum of two and maximum of 12 months from the submission deadline. For emergency funds to worthy causes, this requirement is waived. Any event/activity should adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusivity aims of our disciplines (https://cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk/policydocuments/). No limit is set as to the number of times an individual or project can apply to the scheme but a preference will be given to projects or individuals submitting the first time.

Before making an application, please read the detailed additional guidance on who can apply and what can and cannot be applied for. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made using the online application form (link below). Applicants should give a concise and clear outline of the proposed activity including an explanation of the public-facing elements of the event and, for the upskill training events, an explanation of the way(s) in which the training will have a legacy in terms of the future of the discipline. For the budget, applicants should itemise the costs requested.

Please complete the form here

DEADLINE

Applications can be submitted three times a year by 1 February, 1 May, and 1 October. In exceptional circumstances that require urgent funding, please contact Dr Ivleva directly (email below).

OUTCOME AND REPORTING

The applicants will be informed of the outcome within two months of the deadline date. Unsuccessful applicants can ask for feedback and are welcome to re-apply. Grant-aided projects are asked to submit a short report with details of how funds were spent, and, whenever possible, a short contribution for our Epistula newsletter

CONTACT

Please contact Dr Tatiana Ivleva (tatiana.ivleva@newcastle.ac.uk) with any queries.

Details of previously funded projects can be found in the previous issues of Epistula