Following a successful opening round in 2024, we are pleased to announce that the RIA Commemorations Bursary scheme for 2025-2026 is now open.
Supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, the scheme aims to encourage new local research and local history studies (local, national and regional) as a means of recognising the significant contribution of local historians in furthering fields of study relating to the Commemoration of events associated with the early years of the state as well as other significant historical anniversaries, events and themes.
The purpose of this grant is to provide support for the direct costs of research up to a maximum of €10,000.
The scheme is open for applications until 15th May 2025.
For further details see https://www.ria.ie/grants/commemorations-bursary/.