Postcolonial Studies Association Funding Schemes
We are delighted to be able to announce this year’s funding schemes. There are three schemes under which applications for funding can be made:
1. Conference / Symposium Organisation Assistance Fund 2016-2017
The Postcolonial Studies Association (PSA) welcomes applications for up to £250 to assist with costs towards the staging of an academic conference or symposium in an area of postcolonial studies. For the 2016-2017 funding competition, the event should be held between 1 December 2016 and 30 November 2017. Events that make special provision to serve the needs of postgraduate students in postcolonial studies will be particularly favourably considered although events of all types are eligible.
Applications must be returned by 31 August 2016.
The decision to award funding will be made at the discretion of the funding committee and executive committee of the PSA. Successful applicants will be informed before 31 October 2016.
Applications can be made by any current member of the PSA, with the exception of those who sit on the funding committee.
Any money awarded will be payable on production of an invoice after the event. Payment will be made in the form of a cheque drawn in pounds sterling (GBP) or by bank transfer where possible.
Any promotional materials for the event, conference programmes etc, and/or subsequent publications arising should acknowledge the assistance of the PSA.
The PSA reserves the right to make no award if it is felt that no suitable application has been received.
Unsuccessful application to any of the PSA funds in a given year does not preclude applications in any subsequent years. Successful applicants are not eligible to apply again for two years after an award has been made.
All applications unsuccessful under the Conference/Symposium Organisation Assistance Fund will also be considered under the General Research Fund. There is no need to make separate applications for each.
2. Scholars from Lower Income Countries Conference Assistance Fund 2016-2017
The Postcolonial Studies Association (PSA) welcomes applications for up to £500 from scholars from lower-income countries to assist with expenses incurred through attendance at a conference in the UK. Scholars usually resident in countries that fall within PSA membership categories B & C are entitled to apply (see Appendix for details of membership bands). For the 2016-2017 funding competition, the costs should be incurred between 1 August 2016 and 31 July 2017. Applications can be made to cover travel costs, accommodation, or conference fees, but awards can only be made on the production of original receipts.
The PSA is not able to act as sponsor for any visa applications. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the requirements regarding entry to the UK (http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/), and complete any necessary arrangements themselves.
Applications must be returned by 31 August 2016.
The decision to award funding will be made at the discretion of the funding committee and executive committee of the PSA. Successful applicants will be informed before 31 October 2016.
Applications can be made by any current member of the PSA, with the exception of those who sit on the funding committee.
Any money awarded will be payable on production of original receipts after the costs are incurred. Payment will be made in the form of a cheque drawn in pounds sterling (GBP).
Any publications arising from the research should acknowledge the assistance of the PSA.
The PSA reserves the right to make no award if it is felt that no suitable application has been received.
Unsuccessful application to any of the PSA funds in a given year does not preclude applications in any subsequent years. Successful applicants are not eligible to apply again for two years after an award has been made.
All applications unsuccessful under the Scholars from Lower-Income Countries Conference Assistance Fund will also be considered under the General Research Fund. There is no need to make separate applications for each.
3. General Research Fund 2016-2017
The Postcolonial Studies Association (PSA) welcomes applications for up to £500 to assist with research costs in an area of postcolonial studies. For the 2016-2017 funding competition, the costs should be incurred between 1 December 2016 and 30 November 2017. It is expected that applications will be made for such expenses as travel costs, or for access for necessary resources, but all requests that can demonstrate a benefit to postcolonial studies scholarship will be considered. Please note that small applications for any amount are equally welcome under this scheme.
Applications must be returned by 31 August 2016 .
The decision to award funding will be made at the discretion of the funding committee and executive committee of the PSA. Successful applicants will be informed before 31 October 2016.
Applications can be made by any current member of the PSA, with the exception of those who sit on the funding committee.
Any money awarded will be payable on production of receipts after the costs are incurred. Payment will be made in the form of a cheque drawn in pounds sterling (GBP) or by Bank Transfer where possible.
Any publications arising from the research should acknowledge the assistance of the PSA.
The PSA reserves the right to make no award if it is felt that no suitable application has been received.
Unsuccessful application to any of the PSA funds in a given year does not preclude applications in any subsequent years. Successful applicants are not eligible to apply again for two years after an award has been made.
All applications unsuccessful under the Conference/Symposium Organisation Assistance Fund and the Scholars from Lower-Income Countries Conference Assistance Fund will also be considered under the General Research Fund. There is no need to make separate applications for each.
Only paid-up members of the PSA are eligible to apply. Application for all funds will be on a competitive basis and should be made using the attached application forms; further details of the schemes can also be found on these forms. The forms will also be available on our website shortly.
The PSA Funding Committee advises the Executive Committee on which applications should receive funding. Applications will be assessed according to the viability and originality of the proposed research project, the ability of the applicant to carry it out successfully, and the possible benefit to postcolonial studies scholarship generally.
The deadline for the 2016-2017 round of the schemes will be 31 August 2016, with decisions being announced by the end of October.
Any queries regarding the schemes should be directed to the Treasurer of the PSA, Jenni Ramone funding@postcolonialstudiesassociation.co.uk. We view these schemes as a significantly furthering the PSA’s aim of promoting and encouraging the development of postcolonial studies and we look forward to being able more directly to support the exciting work carried out by our members.
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