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*Please note, it is an opportunity being advertised by an external institution to the university.

The  awards are open to applications from students, young researchers and early career academics and are aimed at funding the travel element of practical projects and research which have the potential to contribute to advances in scholarly or other public knowledge.
Individual’s have the opportunity to receive a grant of up to £2,000 and while applications can be related to any aspect of the study of Asia (including the Middle East and Turkiye), this year we are particularly encouraging applications related to the following fields of study:

• Colonialism and its Legacies– the study of the cultural, political, and economic experiences and legacies of colonialism and imperialism in Asia.
• Environment and Climate Change – the study of environmental and climatic changes affecting Asia, including their impacts on migration, economies, communities, and societies.
• Technology, AI and the State– studies of technological advancement and its applications in infrastructure, surveillance and communication in contemporary Asia.
• The Politics of Memory– the study of how history and collective memory are shaped, contested, and instrumentalised for political purposes across Asia.

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Applications close on 31 January 2027.