The Philological Society
Charity Number: 1014370
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | £75,000 - £85,000 (estimated) |
| Grant Range | £250 - £15,000 |
| Average Grant | £2,000 - £3,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
| Geographic Focus | United Kingdom |
Contact Details
- Website: www.philsoc.org.uk
- Email: secretary@philsoc.org.uk
- Phone: 7717337083
Funding Priorities
- Master's students in linguistics and philology (up to £15,000 per bursary)
- PhD students for conference travel and fieldwork in linguistics/philology (up to £1,000)
- Ancient languages research (Anna Morpurgo Davies Master's Bursary)
- Public engagement and outreach events in linguistics and philology
- Independent scholars without institutional affiliation (Martin Burr Awards)
- Essay competitions in linguistics (R.H. Robins Prize: £500 winner, £250 runner-up)
What They Don't Fund
- Students already receiving full fees and maintenance from other sources
- Repeat applications from previous Master's bursary recipients
- Non-UK universities
- Non-doctoral students for travel/fieldwork bursaries
- Fields outside linguistics and philology
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How to Apply to The Philological Society
Applications must be submitted via the Society's online portal on their website. Applications for Master's bursaries have a fixed annual deadline (typically early June). PhD travel/fieldwork bursaries appear to operate on a rolling basis. All applications require academic references.
Master's Bursary Deadline: 5:00pm BST, June 3rd annually
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