Jason O’Brien Travel Bursary 2024 (closed)
The Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens (IIHSA) invites applications by students from Irish universities for the 2024 travel bursaries to Greece. Four bursaries are available to the value of €750 each. The award is intended to cover travel expenses Ireland-Athens return, accommodation in the Institute’s hostel (or equivalent) and expenses for two weeks travel/research in Greece. The bursary winners will also be awarded free IIHSA membership for the year, which entitles them to a year’s (free) pass to archaeological sites, museums, and the libraries in Athens.
Eligibility:
The Bursaries are open to students studying any aspect of Greek civilization (e.g. Greek and Roman Civilization, Archaeology, Classics) at an Irish University. Preference will be given to students undertaking a research project in their final undergraduate year (thesis or extended essay) or working on a masters thesis. Students at an early stage of their PhD will also be considered.
Deadline: 10th December 2023 at 6 pm.
Before applying students should ask their supervisor/module coordinator for permission to be away from their institutions for the period of the travel bursary. Applicants should be prepared to travel to Greece from March onwards and up to early June 2024 to ensure availability of a room at the Institute.
Application procedure:
Applications are by email and should include the following:
A short research proposal explaining how a stay in Athens/Greece would be of benefit to the applicant’s research project (maximum 1000 words).
The applicant’s Curriculum Vitae.
In addition, an academic reference should be submitted in a separate email by the student’s research supervisor. The letter should arrive no later than the application deadline. The results will be communicated to the applicants by mid February.
Applications and queries to: Dr Joanne Murphy, Director, Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens.
Email: jmmurph2@uncg.edu
