The Honor Frost Foundation

Supporting Marine and Maritime Archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean

Small Grant Application Form

Please read this introduction carefully.

  1. Your details including address, contact details and current position, academic affiliation & status.
  2. The title of your project and non technical project summary (300 words Max). Note: If you wish to include images and/or diagrams please upload them separately using the upload facility at the bottom of the form.
  3. A longer description of your project.  Please complete all boxes on the form if applicable to your project: 
    (1.) The aims and objectives of the project (very important), (2.) Research Questions,  (3.) Background and Context, (4.) Methodology, (5.) Project Management, (6.) Relationship to a larger or ongoing project if any, (7.) Regional training opportunities, (8.) Timetable and duration, (9.) What the Foundation will pay for, (10.) Ethical Considerations, (11.) Outcomes and Publication, archiving and preservation.
  4. Financial Information & Budget Provide a detailed estimate of costs, which may be in the currency of your project, (note the prevailing exchange rate with the UK £ at the time of the application). Please indicate with a * items for which HFF Grant is requested. You must tell us if you seek or have already secured funding from other sources. In exceptional circumstances, request for equipment purchase or preferably hire, will be considered for funding but an explanation of the importance and specific justification of their use in the project is required.
  5. Publications List up to four of your publications relevant to the project and list all unpublished fieldwork, including publications in preparation and in press.
  6. A brief CV  (in pdf format please) of no more than 2 pages. (Uploaded separately using the file upload button at the bottom of the Form).

Completed application forms are accepted  by 1 April or 1 October in any year. Late applications will not be considered. Decisions will normally be notified within four months of the application deadline and decisions on grant awards are final and no feedback will be given. When submitting your application you will receive a copy by email as confirmation that we have received it. Please keep this for your records.

Please read our Terms & Conditions for Small Grant Awards before completing the Form.

Please note that we require your referees to complete your references by 15 April or 15 October – respectively.

  • 1. Your details:

  • Please give us your full name

  • 2. Previous Grants

  • If yes please tell us about the most recent grant awarded to you.
  • Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP

  • 3. Outline of your Project:

  • Using the numerical format for month/year
  • Using the numerical format for month/year
  • Please also note that if your application is successful this short project summary will form an initial statement of your research on the Foundation’s web site. Please include any appropriate images and plans. Upload them using the file upload button at the bottom of this form. Please name any files clearly.
  • Please identify the category that best describes your research proposal
  • The Foundation currently supports research, education and outreach initiatives primarily within the eastern Mediterranean, particularly Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria. The Trustees have been reviewing the activities of the Foundation, as it's now been some years since its launch. After a period of reflection, we feel the time has come to consolidate what we are doing, to develop some larger projects, and to concentrate our focus on the countries in the eastern Mediterranean where there are the greatest needs. Please identify the region of your research proposal

  • 4. Full description of your project

    Please complete each of the following boxes. Please note that each box has a maximum number of characters. Please try to avoid any repetition of information.
  • If possible, the Foundation encourages applicants to seek or indicate if they have already obtained, funding from other sources. If so how will the funding be apportioned. Please Note: HFF will not fund any institution overheads or any administration charges.

  • 5. Financial information and budget

    Provide a detailed estimate of costs and give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP. Please Note: Grant Awards will be made using current rate of exchange on the date of payment. In exceptional circumstances, requests for equipment purchase or preferably hire, will be considered for funding but an explanation of the importance and specific justification of their use in the project is required. Grants will not be awarded to cover institution overheads or administration charges. Note also HFF will review requests for salaries on a case by case basis.
  • Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP
  • Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP

  • 5.2 Please provide a breakdown of your budget using the categories below. Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP

  • Please submit your budget document as an Excel spreadsheet and give amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP
    Accepted file types: xls, xlsx.

  • 6. Publications

    List up to four of your publications relevant to the project and list all unpublished fieldwork, including publications in preparation and in press.

  • 7. Referees

    Please list two referees whom you must contact directly and request a reference for your project to be sent directly to the Foundation by 15 April or 15 October (as appropriate for your grant deadline) using the HFF referee form. Please ensure you inform them in advance that you have provided their names and give them the deadlines in good time to ensure they can meet the strict deadline request. In addition, we may ask for additional expert advice on your application, if we feel that is necessary to the evaluation process. Please note your application will not be considered unless both references have been received by deadline date. Previous HFF grantees undertaking a new project will be required to submit references as per normal procedure.

  • Referee 1

  • Please give title and full name

  • Referee 2

  • Please give title and full name

  • Link to Referees Form

    It is your responsibility to ensure that your referees provide a reference by the relevant deadline. Please send them this link: https://honorfrostfoundation.org/referees-form/

  • 8. Check List

  • Please Note: We expect you to have secured formal permission where necessary. The Foundation will not provide any grant award funds until you confirm all the permissions have been received if required.
  • Please title your documents clearly with the Project Title and your name. We require you to send us your 2 page CV in pdf format. Supporting images and diagrams can also be uploaded here. Please use the jpeg, gif, png or pdf format. Please note we do not accept applications or supporting documents other than through the use of the website.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.

  • Thank you for completing this form

    When you are happy that the form is complete, use the Submit button to send your application. We will send you a copy as confirmation that we have received it.

OUR MISSION

The HFF Mission is to promote the advancement and research of maritime archaeology with a focus on the Eastern Mediterranean particularly Lebanon, Syria and Cyprus.

The HFF logo is based on an image of a ship carved on a Sarcophagus, Sidon, 2nd c. BC. © Ministry of Culture/Directorate General of Antiquities-National Museum of Beirut.

CONTACT US

Honor Frost Foundation
The British Academy
10 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AH, UK

rebeccagould@honorfrostfoundation.org