IHR Ian Roy Mid-Career IHR Library Bursary
The IHR Ian Roy bursary funds mid-career historians to research 17th-century British history using IHR library collections, with staff support and a required research blog post.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: £1,700 (one-time bursary; funds typically for travel and accommodation)
Summary: Supports mid-career historians of 17th-century British history to conduct research using the IHR library collections, with staff guidance and a required research blog post.
Description
This bursary is designed to support mid-career historians researching any aspect of 17th-century British history who wish to utilize the Institute of Historical Research’s (IHR) library collections in London. The award is named in honor of Dr Ian Roy and reflects his scholarly interests, but any topic within 17th-century British history is eligible. Recipients benefit from specialist library staff support and are required to contribute a blog post about their research to the IHR’s "On History" blog. The bursary aims to facilitate focused research visits, typically covering travel and accommodation expenses.
