The Huguenot Bursary for Historical Research 2026
This bursary funds archival research on Huguenot and related Protestant history from the 16th century onward, supporting publication or doctoral thesis completion via the Institute of Historical Research.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: £4,000 bursary; single award; supports archival research expenses
Summary: Supports historians conducting archival research on Huguenot and related Protestant groups, leading to publication or doctoral thesis completion.
Key Information: Awardees must contribute to the IHR On History Blog and publish findings in English.
Description
This annual bursary, funded by the Trustees of the French Huguenot Church of London Charitable Trust and administered through the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), supports historians at any career stage who are researching any aspect of the history of French, Dutch, Flemish, or Walloon Protestants (Huguenots) from the 16th century to the present, in any geographical area. The bursary is intended to facilitate a period of archival research that will result in a publication or the completion of a doctoral thesis. Recipients may use IHR facilities in London, are expected to contribute a short piece to the IHR’s On History Blog, and must acknowledge the funding in their resulting publications.
