BARS invites applications from postgraduate, early career and independent scholars. Awards will be made based upon the significance and relevance of the project rather than upon the career status or affiliation of the applicant. A postgraduate must be enrolled on a PGR programme; an early career scholar is defined here as someone who holds a PhD but has held a permanent academic post for less than five years by the application deadline. Application for the award is competitive and cannot be made retrospectively. Applicants are encouraged to consider applying for the maximum amount, if appropriate, although applications below the threshold will not adversely affect the judgement of the awarding panel. Please indicate any relevant existing funding – match funding (whether cash or in-kind) will be looked upon positively. We anticipate awarding one President’s Fellowship in any given year; in exceptional circumstances, additional awards may be made. Applicants need not be based in the UK, but must be members of BARS for their applications to be considered.