Under 26 and Student Fellow
Under 26 and Student Fellow supports young and student Fellows researching Scotland’s past, funding research, collection visits, presentations, and publication preparation to advance and share knowledge.
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Funder: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Annual closing date) | April 30, 2027 (Annual closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to £2,000 for research activities; up to £400 for presenting research at conferences or events
Summary: Supports young and student Fellows researching Scotland’s past, visiting collections, presenting research, and preparing material for Society publication.
Key Information: Applicants must be Society Fellows who are under 26 or current full-time matriculated students.
Description
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland offers this grant stream specifically for its Under 26 and Student Fellows. It supports archaeological and historical research into Scotland’s past, presentation of research on Scottish themes at conferences in Britain or abroad, and visits to museums, collections, or materials of archaeological science at home or overseas. Funding can also help prepare additional data and material for publication by the Society.
The Society seeks high-quality, impactful research and publication relating to Scotland’s past. Historical projects incorporating material culture may receive preference. Applications should explain the research’s importance, its relationship to relevant research frameworks, and its intended impact. The Society also considers climate and environmental impacts and applicants’ commitments to equality and opportunity.
