RAI invites applications for undergraduate travel awards

The Rothermere American Institute is pleased to announce the availability of at least five travel grants to allow undergraduate students to conduct primary research in the United States. Awards are available to Oxford University undergraduates writing dissertations in American history, politics and international relations, and literature.

How to apply

Applicants should set out in their application how an RAI Travel Award would enable them to undertake primary research in support of their undergraduate dissertation. Proposals should be no more than 500 words in length. Applicants should also include a curriculum vitae of no more than three pages and submit projected costings from a minimum of £200 up to a maximum of £1,000 per application.

Travel and reporting for awards made in 2019 should be completed by the start of 0th week of Trinity Term 2020.

Applicants should submit three copies of their proposal to the Travel Grants Committee, Rothermere American Institute, 1a South Parks Road, OX1 3UB, and follow this up with an electronic copy to enquiries@rai.ox.ac.uk.

The deadline for submission of applications is 12 noon on Monday 27 May 2019.

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