Student Bursaries
Bursaries Awarded

The closing date for all bursary applications has now passed and we are pleased to announce that due to the generous support of the Royal Navy and the Economic History Society, sixteen postgraduate students have been awarded with bursaries.

Royal Navy Bursaries

Thanks to the generosity of the Royal Navy, we are able to offer six bursaries specifically for postgraduate students with particular research interests within the field of defence and security related maritime studies. Each £220 bursary will cover the registration fee for this five-day event.

Applicants should supply:

• A CV of one page in length, to include details of academic qualifications; previous and current research projects; future research and career intentions; and any other achievements.

• A letter of application explaining why they deserve to be given a bursary.

• A letter of support by their supervisor or other academic referee.

• Evidence of registration as a postgraduate student and an address for correspondence.


Applications, headed “Defence and Security Research Student Bursary” and addressed to the Congress Organiser, should be sent by Email to imeha2008@gre.ac.uk or posted to IMEHA2008, Greenwich Maritime Institute, University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.

Applications should be submitted in English and received by 30th May 2008. Successful applicants will be informed by 6th June 2008. The judges’ decision is final.

Other Postgraduate Research Bursaries

A limited number of bursaries are now available to assist postgraduate students wishing to attend the Congress. The bursary will meet the full cost of registration, but will not assist with accommodation or travel expenses.

Applicants should supply:

• A CV of one page in length, to include details of academic qualifications, previous and current research projects; other achievements.

• A letter of application explaining why they deserve to be given a bursary.

• A letter of support by their supervisor or other academic referee.

• Evidence of registration as a postgraduate student.


Applications, headed Research Student Bursary, addressed to the Congress Organiser, should be sent by Email to imeha2008@gre.ac.uk or posted to IMEHA2008, Greenwich Maritime Institute, University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.

Applications should be submitted in English and received by 30th May 2008. Successful applicants will be informed by 6th June 2008.