IHR Bursaries
IHR Bursaries support early career researchers with travel, accommodation and research expenses for historical research at the Institute of Historical Research and London archives, alongside IHR participation.
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Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Applications open) | March 31, 2027 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: Up to £500 for travel, accommodation and/or research expenses
Summary: Bursaries support early career researchers undertaking historical research at the IHR and/or other London-based archives.
Key Information: Successful applicants must use the IHR as a base while in London and participate in its activities.
Description
The Institute of Historical Research (IHR) offers bursaries to enable early career researchers to undertake research at the Institute and/or other London-based archives. The programme supports history, broadly defined, with funding normally covering travel, accommodation and research expenses. The bursaries are made possible by the support of the IHR Friends, Professor David Bates and the Estate of the late Alwyn Ruddock.
The programme connects archival and library research with participation in the IHR’s intellectual community. Researchers’ visits can include regular library use, seminars and conferences, interaction with the Institute’s research centres, and, where appropriate, research training or short courses.
