I'd
like to invite list members to consider applying to the Scientific
Instrument Society's research grants programme. The deadline for the
next round of applications is Friday 10th January 2020.
The Scientific Instrument Society (SIS) awards small grants, of up to £750 each,
for research on the history of scientific instruments. Applicants do
not need to have any institutional affiliation and applications that are
for less than the full amount are just as welcome - a properly costed
proposal with a clear relevance to the Society's interests in historic
scientific instruments, a realistic timetable and a tangible result are
the most important factors that the committee will be considering.
Successful grant holders will have 18 months to complete their research and claim the funds.
Grants are open to applicants from any country, and both members and
non-members of the Scientific Instrument Society may apply. Previous
applicants are also welcome to apply, provided that an article based on
their first research grant has already been submitted to the SIS Bulletin.
Please
note that the grant awarded will be paid against actual expenditure and
funds cannot be paid in advance. The grant is intended to cover items
such as travel, accommodation (excluding meals) and photocopying
costs. Please note that we cannot fund conference travel or contribute to the cost of outreach projects such as events and exhibitions. Further information on what the Society can support and the terms and conditions of the award can be found at http://www.scientificinstrumentsociety.org/grants/