Archaeology Research Grant 2021

RIA Standing Committee for Archaeology

Archaeology Research Grants for the year 2024

Submission Deadline: 17.00 (Irish time), Friday, 29 March 2024

Please read the Guidelines for Applicants with care, as failure to follow guidelines may result in your application being rejected.

Previous knowledge of the site/research/individuals involved should not be assumed, as the application will be assessed purely on the basis of the information submitted within this form.

Please ensure that you do not repeat answers across different sections of the application form as each question requires different information.

Please direct all queries to: grants@ria.ie with the subject line RIA Archaeology Research Grants

Please note: the form cannot be saved and returned to later - it must be completed in one sitting.

It is advised to draft the application in a word document and copy/paste the information before submitting.
1. Project overview
a) Title of Proposed Project
b) Please provide a brief abstract (for publicising funded projects etc.)
2. Contact Details of Applicant
a) Name

First NameLast Name
b) Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Eircode
c) Phone

Area CodePhone Number
d) Email*
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3. Project Rationale

Criterion: The relevance of the proposal to the furtherance of aims and priorities of this archaeological research grant (weighting 30%)
a) Please describe your project proposal, its potential significance, and how it meets the aims and priorities of the grant scheme as outlined in the guidelines for applicants (maximum 1000 words). *

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b) Site details: Grid reference, Site name, townland, county, if applicable
c) Provide the name and addresses of landowner(s), if applicable.
d) Please attach the following documents, as relevant to your application:

- Correspondence confirming permission in principle having discussed the proposed methodology for artefact/ecofact work from NMI.

-Correspondence confirming permission in principle for fieldwork from both the landowner and from NMS, or from both the responsible Senior Archaeologist and Senior Architect in the case of research in proximity to a National Monument, or from the relevant Senior Inspector within the Historic Environment Division of DfC in the case of research in proximity to a scheduled historic monument or a monument in State Care/Guardianship.

- An extract of the Ordnance Survey map with the site or sites marked.
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4. Employment and Experience

Criterion: Ability of applicant to carry out the proposed research, demonstrated through a track record of relevant competencies (weighting 30%, maximum 1,500 words, plus referee letter)
a) Present position
b) Academic Training
c) Other Professional qualifications
d) Recent Research Projects and Publications*

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e) Referee One*

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Eircode
Referee two*

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Eircode
f) Please upload a letter of verification (pdf file) from one named referee confirming the applicant's ability and suitability to undertake the research*

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g) Have you previously held a grant from the RIA?*

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h) If yes, please provide details below:
i) Please provide details of any publications arising from previous grants (if applicable)
5. Project Design

Criterion: The design, resources and methodologies that are being brought to this project to enable its success, including personnel, skills, equipment, facilities,technologies and materials. Highlight those that are innovative or State of the Art (20%, maximum 1,000 words)
a) Describe how the project will be achieved, to best practice. The answer should include but not be limited to the following: the investigative and research methods; a detailed achievable timeframe (ideally in Gantt chart or similar format); the facilities available to the project; the research partners and/or specialists involved and what they will be contributing; the aspects of the project that are State of the Art in particular the use of cutting edge developments in archaeology, including new scientific techniques (max 1,000 words).*

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Please upload any documents (e.g. Gantt chart) or images (jpg, PDF format etc ) associated with this answer

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6. Dissemination

Criterion: Evidence of plan for impactful and relevant dissemination (20%, maximum 750 words)
As this scheme is publicly funded please ensure that your plans include making the results of proposed research publicly available. We encourage open access publication.
a) What are your plans for dissemination including but not limited to community engagement, conference papers and publications? Highlight innovative formats and platforms. (max. 750 words):*

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7. Costings

Please note that a detailed breakdown of estimated expenses will aid the assessment of your application.
Please download and fill in t his template that will help provide a detailed breakdown of estimated expenses. Once you've completed this template please save and attach updated version below.
a) Please upload your breakdown of expenses*

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b) Total amount sought *
c) Where specialist expertise is anticipated as part of your project please upload a detailed quotation from each intended specialist or specialists.

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Applicant Declarations
I agree to abide by all the grant conditions specified in the Guidelines for applicants:*

I agree
To enable us to process your application please indicate that you have read and consent to the RIA Archaeology Grants Data Protection Policy:
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1. Project overview

2. Contact Details of Applicant

3. Project Rationale

4. Employment and Experience

5. Project Design

6. Dissemination

7. Costings

Applicant Declarations