Following another successful round in 2025, we are pleased to announce that the RIA Commemorations Bursary scheme for 2026-2027 is now open. Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, 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 29 April 2026.
For further details see here.
We hope that this is of interest to you and ask that you kindly share this information widely with anyone whom you think may have an interest.
Any queries can be directed to grants@ria.ie