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Royal Archaeological Institute Research Grants
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Last updated: 08/07/2026
Royal Archaeological Institute Research Fund: Awards up to £5,000 are available each year.
Tony Clark Memorial Fund: Up to £500 is available each year for scientific elements of archaeological projects.
Bunnell Lewis Research Fund: Up to £750 is available each year for projects which preferably involve the excavation and exploration of Roman sites.
Applications will be considered for:
- archaeological fieldwork
- survey
- aspects of excavation and post-excavation research
- architectural recording and analysis
- artefact and art-historical research
Preference given to projects relating to and undertaken within the British Isles that have significant part-time/amateur involvement
Who can apply?
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Type of funding
Project/Project Development Grant
Size of grant
£500 - £5,000
Geographic eligibility
UK
Application type
no
Application deadline
2026-12-07
Additional information
Closing date varies annually and is always within the first few weeks of December.
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