The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme
The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme from the Royal Society funds early career research in intellectual history and the history of science, supporting archival work, interdisciplinary projects, and international collaboration.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: March 12, 2026 | October 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £8,000 per award (max £2,000/month for up to 3 months subsistence, plus up to £2,000 for international travel); funding must be used within a 12-month period.
Summary: Supports early career scholars in intellectual history and the history of science to access archival collections and foster interdisciplinary research, with emphasis on Royal Society resources and international collaboration.
Key Information: Applicants must secure all references and host approvals by the deadline; non-UK applicants must include research at the Royal Society.
Description
The Royal Society's Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme is designed to enable early career researchers in intellectual history and the history of science to undertake interdisciplinary projects involving archival research, travel, and collaboration. Named in honor of Professor Lisa Jardine, the scheme supports scholars to use the Royal Society’s collections and other relevant archives, encourages movement across disciplines and borders, and places special emphasis on topics related to seventeenth-century studies and Professor Jardine’s interests. Grants can cover research subsistence for extended visits and/or international travel for short-term research or event participation.
