EAA Glasgow 2015 - Student Bursaries

Background The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is Scotland’s oldest antiquarian society and was founded in 1780 to study the archaeology and history of Scotland.

Today the Society is an independent charity that:

Champions the role and value of research Promotes the discussion and sharing of knowledge Enhances public understanding of the past Advocates good practice and influences policy making

We publish high-quality books and peer reviewed reports, programme prestigious lectures and conferences, award research grants and prizes and deliver special projects focusing on the archaeological and historic environment.

Nearly three thousand people world-wide are Fellows including young researchers, established academics and heritage experts.

www.socantscot.org

To this end we are delighted to support the 21st Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists at the EAA Glasgow 2015 (http://eaaglasgow2015.com/) by offering ten student bursaries to encourage attendance by early career researchers.

Bursary InformationTen Society of Antiquaries of Scotland student bursaries for EAA Glasgow 2015 will cover the cost of:

1) Student registration fee for EAA Glasgow 2015;2) Specified self-catering accommodation for 3 nights (3-5 September 2015,

inclusive); and3) One year complementary Student Fellowship of the Society of Antiquaries

of Scotland subject to election.

CriteriaThe Society of Antiquaries of Scotland bursaries are open to any Student Member of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA). There are no geographical restrictions to eligibility and we welcome applications from students who reside

and study outside of Scotland. Successful applicants will, however, be expected to fulfil the following qualifying criteria:

1) Presentation of a paper or poster at EAA Glasgow 2015; 2) Research demonstrates a clear connection to a Scottish theme;3) Research demonstrates a clear connection to at least one of the main EAA

Glasgow 2015 themes;4) Participation in a podcast and/or short recorded interview with promotional

photographs for Dig It! 2015 (http://digit2015.com/); and5) Name and contact details for two referees who will support your

application, one of whom will be your head of subject/department; 6) Submission of a short report by the end of September 2015 which outlines

how you have benefitted from attendance at EAA Glasgow 2015.

Deadline for submission of application 01 March 2015

Applicants advised of outcome 10 April 2015

Student Bursary Application FormComplete and return the application to: Louisa.Campbell@glasgow.ac.uk

First Name

Last Name

Title

Home address

Student status (e.g. Undergrad/PhD)

Name of institution

Address of institution

EAA Student Membership Number

Summary of Research Focus

Please articulate clearly how your research is related to the EAA Glasgow 2015 themes in general and the archaeological and historic environment of Scotland in particular.

(200 word limit)

Qualifications

Are you in receipt of a Y / N (delete as appropriate)

Student Scholarship (or funding towards your studies)?

Scholarship/funding provider

Other funders approached to attend EAA Glasgow 2015 and decision dates/resulting decisions (verification may be requested)

Please indicate briefly how you anticipate attendance at EAA Glasgow 2015 will enhance your research and/or professional development

(200 word limit)

Referee 1 (head of subject/department)

Name, email and telephone number

Referee 2

Name, email, telephone number and relationship to applicant