University of Canterbury postgraduates enrolled in the History Program, or in other disciplines undertaking historical research, are invited to submit applications for the Canterbury Historical Foundation’s Research & Travel Grants.

Eligibility

These grants are intended to help allay expenses accrued during postgraduate research of a historical nature. Grants will not normally exceed NZ$3,000. Applicants must be currently enrolled part time or fulltime in a postgraduate degree at the University of Canterbury.

Costs which might be supported include travel to libraries, archives, galleries, Marae, historical sites and museums to consult historical materials unavailable elsewhere, digitisation of historical records and travel to professional conferences to present research findings with a significant historical component.

Applications

Applications, which should be sent to the Foundation’s Secretary, will close on 31 March and 30 September each year. They should include:

1. A description of the student’s research project which makes clear how it contributes to historical knowledge.
2. An explanation of what the grant is intended to support e.g. travel to archives or a conference. This explanation should include information about the necessity of travel, i.e., the unavailability of the materials to be consulted locally or digitally; the importance of the conference to the student’s professional development and research.
3.  An itemised budget, which outlines costs accrued or projected. Applicants should also indicate any other financial support already given, promised or being applied for.
4. The names, email addresses and telephone numbers of two academic referees who are familiar with the project and can give an opinion on it. In most instances this will be the student’s supervisors or heads of programme.
5. A short biographical statement and CV.

Terms and Conditions

• Decisions on grants will be notified in May and November of the year of application.
• Grants will be made on the recommendations of the Foundation’s Awards Committee. Submission of an application implies permission for the Awards Committee to make other inquiries pertinent to the application about the applicant.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a brief report on their use of the funds to support their research and must supply verification of how grants have been expended. Successful applications will be required to acknowledge the Foundation in their theses and any publications.
• Successful applicants may be asked to present their research to members of the CHF.

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Forms

• Postgraduate Research and Travel Grants information

Send your completed application form to:

The Secretary, Canterbury History Foundation,  P.O. Box 36766,  Christchurch,  8146, New Zealand