Funding for early career researchers in the arts and humanities or social sciences, designed to encourage the promotion and use of British Library collections in sustainability and environmental research.
Of particular interest are projects which explore the library’s historical collections including but not limited to science, law, politics, literature, stamps, newspapers, maps, poetry, weather reports, oral histories, etc.
A variety of proposed outputs are welcomed including but not limited to journal articles, blog posts, podcasts, public talks or performances, community engagement activities, submission of research bids or other funding applications.
The following research themes have been suggested:
- Development of environmentalism
- How archive and library collections can be used to examine changing landscapes, waterways climates and ecologies
- Colonial and imperial environments
- Green libraries
Further details on each can be found in the Information for Applicants document below.
ELIGIBILITY
This scheme is open to all researchers within 10 years of their PhD who are resident in the UK.
VALUE AND DURATION
£8000 bursary to support 4 months full-time research (or part-time equivalent) at the library.
Up to £2000 additional funding available to support travel expenses across the fellowship.
KEY DATES
Deadline: 7 January 2025
Fellowship must commence before 01 March 2025
Refer to the Information for Applicants below for further information and details of how to apply.