BISI provides funding to support research and conferences that focus principally on the lands and peoples of Iraq. We welcome applications from the full range of arts, humanities and social sciences subjects, and topics may cover any time period from prehistory to the medieval period to the present.
Amount available:
up to a total of £6,000 – although more substantial awards may exceptionally be made.
Annual Deadline:
1 April
Eligibility
Be employed by, or have an official connection with, a UK Higher Education Institution.
BISI can only fund direct costs such as equipment, travel expenses, and consultancy fees, normally up to a total of £6,000 – although more substantial awards may exceptionally be made. BISI cannot pay institutional overheads, salary costs, PhD studentships, or other normal living costs.
1 April
Under this scheme, applicants should normally be employed by, or have an official connection with, a UK Higher Education Institution. Proof of the applicant’s affiliation may be requested.
Please study the application form and guidance notes carefully before applying for a Conference Grant or a Research Grant.
Completed applications must be emailed to bisi@britac.ac.uk in time for the deadline. Decisions will be announced in June.
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted in support of each application and should be sent to bisi@britac.ac.uk by the deadline above.
Successful applicants will need to agree to BISI’s Terms and conditions.
Grants are awarded to individuals and institutions by the BISI Council after assessment by the Fieldwork and Research Committee. Decisions are based on the quality and practicality of the proposed research, the costing of the work, the qualifications of the applicant to conduct the work, and the reports of referees.
BISI works to advance research and public education about Iraq in all of the arts, humanities and social sciences subjects, and enables exchange and collaboration between UK and Iraqi academics. Our grants and scholarships have helped the fund the following research projects.
Research Grant
Research grant