Training and Capacity Development Grant

Funding available: £2000-£10,000. For training under £2000 or funding to participate in a conference or event, please apply for a Career Development Grant.

Eligibility: Preference is given to early career researcher (graduate student, post-doctoral, or junior member of staff) from Lebanon, Egypt, Cyprus, or Syria.

Remit: This funding is intended to support costs associated with one-off, short-term training of individuals to fulfil regional strategic/capacity needs (e.g. conservation, geomorphology) or grants to individuals/institutions to provide capacity building training to others in the region following the identified regional capacity needs. This could include individuals who are enrolled in postgraduate degrees and who seek funding towards developing skills and experience relevant to their research (e.g. specialist training courses, placements) and/or career development in maritime archaeology.

Please note this award does not cover general studentship costs like fees or allowances.

Deadlines: Applications for this award will be considered monthly, on the 10th. You will be notified of the outcome within two months. If your application is time sensitive, please contact us to discuss options.

For all enquiries, please email Dr. Dani Newman