Society for Renaissance Studies
Charity Number: 1025890
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | Not publicly disclosed |
| Grant Range | £200 - £15,000 |
| Average Grant | £2,000 - £4,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline / Rolling |
| Geographic Focus | UK, Ireland, International |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.rensoc.org.uk
- Email: r.j.willie@ljmu.ac.uk
- Phone: 020 7624 7217
Funding Priorities
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: Two fellowships of £15,000 each for research in Renaissance studies
- MA Scholarships for Scholars of Colour: Two scholarships of £4,000 each for students studying Renaissance-related subjects (c.1400-1700) at UK/Irish universities
- Major Conference Grants: Up to £1,500 for conferences and colloquia in Renaissance studies
- Small Conference Grants: £200-£600 for conference organizers to support postgraduate/postdoctoral attendance
- Public Engagement Grants: Usually up to £1,000 for activities communicating Renaissance studies beyond academia
- Museums & Galleries Research Award: Support for research in museum/gallery contexts
What They Don't Fund
- Research outside the Renaissance period (broadly c.1300-1700)
- Postdoctoral applicants who have held 3+ years of postdoctoral positions
- Full-time employed individuals for postdoctoral fellowships (concurrent employment limited to 3 days/week)
- Non-members (most grants require Society membership)
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How to Apply to Society For Renaissance Studies
Varies by grant type:
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: Online application, deadline 30 April annually
- MA Scholarships: Deadline 15 July annually
- Small Conference Grants: Rolling deadlines (1 April and 1 December), at least 3 months before conference
- Major Conference Grants: Application process via Society
- Public Engagement Grants: Deadline 1 April annually
All applications made through online portal on Society website. Membership required for most grants.
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