Martin Burr Grants
Martin Burr Grants support researchers, including under-represented groups, through research and public engagement activities that bring linguistic history to wider audiences and explore overlooked areas.
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Funder: Henry Sweet Society for the History of Linguistic Ideas
Due Dates: March 31, 2027 (Application deadline) | September 30, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £500 per application; supplementary funding from other sources is permitted
Summary: Supports public engagement, research activities, and under-represented groups in the history of linguistic ideas and practice.
Key Information: Non-members may apply but must join the Society before a successful grant can be awarded.
Description
The Martin Burr Grants are administered by the Henry Sweet Society for the History of Linguistic Ideas. They provide small grants for activities that bring the history of linguistic ideas or practice to non-academic audiences, encourage public engagement, or lead to societal impact.
The scheme also supports activities such as archival work, interviews, and workshops, particularly when they enable new research into under-represented areas of linguistic thought and practice. Supporting research by under-represented groups in the history of linguistics is a further priority. The funding comes from the bequest of Martin Burr, a non-academic with a passion for language, history, and the connections between them.
