CONDTIONS FOR GRANTS FROM THOMSON BEQUEST
Glasgow Archaeological Society will provide grants to research into all aspects of study relating to Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia. Applications will be considered in February and October. Applications should be submitted by 31st December for consideration in February and by 31st August for consideration in October.
Grants are open to all based within the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Only individuals and organisations that are members of the Society may apply.
Grants will cover such items as:
- travel to from events/conferences/galleries & museums ;
- copying/access fees;
- purchase of relevant materials;
- accommodation;
- research and dissemination of results.
This list is not exhaustive. Other aspects may be considered by the Grants Committee.
Grants will NOT be available to pay wages or salaries of staff.
A maximum of £1000 is available to an applicant for a project in any single calendar year. The total sum for all grants in any year will be £3000. This will be reviewed.
The recipient of a Thomson Bequest Grant must acknowledge the Society and the title of the Bequest in any report. The recipient must provide a report to the Society for publication in its newsletter or its Journal which explains the use to which the grant has been put and its impact/value to the area of study in which the recipient is engaged.
GAS should be credited on publicity material and social media, where appropriate.
September 2026