The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies supports projects that advance scholarship, teaching, and public understanding of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire. It tends to fund small, targeted awards for Roman archaeology, classical scholarship, Latin teaching, museum/heritage work, and public engagement rather than large institutional grants. Many of its programs are highly specific, with annual or triannual deadlines and a strong emphasis on practical training, publications, and access to Roman studies for students, teachers, and researchers.
Primarily small grants and bursaries, often £100-£1,000, with a few programs supporting up to around £10,000 in rare or exceptional cases. Giving is program-specific and deadline-driven, with multiple annual application rounds for some funds; some placements are competitive and placement-based rather than open-ended grants, and at least one scheme is not open to unsolicited proposals.
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Check the individual program deadlines carefully, since timing varies by fund (for example, February, May, June, October, and January cycles). Tailor proposals tightly to Roman studies, and be clear about the specific activity, its educational or public benefit, and the Roman connection; for placement schemes, expect a competitive process and, in some cases, no unsolicited proposals.
Current and upcoming funding from Society For The Promotion Of Roman Studies that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Teachers who wish to attend a Latin summer course; applicants must complete the downloadable application form.
Deadline: 31 May (annual)
Who can apply: Applications from schools; schools planning to start courses in Latin are particularly welcome. Grants are mainly for books/resources and may support Roman-themed lectures or study days benefiting large numbers of children.
Deadline: Three annual deadlines: 1 February, 1 June, and 1 November.
Who can apply: Applications are welcomed from any individual or group with a strong affiliation to promoting Roman archaeology to the wider public, or providing skills-based training in Roman archaeology. Projects should usually take place 2 to 12 months after the submission deadline, except for emergency funding.
Deadline: Three deadlines each year: 1 February, 1 May, and 1 October.
Who can apply: Projects must further scholarly purposes in archaeology and art history. The Audrey Barrie Brown Memorial Fund is restricted to Roman Britain, while the Donald Atkinson Fund is not restricted to the British Isles.
Deadline: Annual deadline: 31 January.
Who can apply: One joint application form covers both funds; applicants should follow guidance in the downloadable application form. Audrey Barrie Brown (Roman Research Trust) supports Roman Britain projects; Donald Atkinson Fund supports archaeology/art history more widely.
Deadline: 31 January (annual)
Who can apply: Applications are welcome for events or schemes promoting public involvement in and awareness of Roman studies, small research costs for PhD and junior researchers where institutional funding is unavailable or insufficient, and authors' costs for preparing research results for publication. Applications for thesis-integral research costs, conference attendance without a paper, conference organisation, summer school costs, and publisher subsidies are not considered.
Deadline: Annual deadline: 31 January.
Who can apply: Students (details vary by placement); placements advertised for specific institutions with dates. Candidates typically apply for specific placement posts.
Deadline: Varies by placement and year
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