The Theodora Bosanquet Bursary is open for Applications

This Bursary is offered annually to female postgraduate students whose research is in History or English Literature and who require a short residence in London in the summer. It provides accommodation (only) for up to 4 weeks between mid-June and mid-September. Please note that the accommodation is for one person, self-catering in an undergraduate hall of residence. The rooms and facilities are basic but designed to meet your essential needs during your stay. The halls have good security, and our grantees have informed us that they are in an excellent location, with easy access to local amenities, public transport, and many research locations. Women postgraduate students, of any age, from Great Britain and overseas are eligible to apply. Applicants are required to provide information on their qualifications, research topic, the need for the Bursary and contact details of two referees.

How to Apply
Applicants are required to complete an application form which they need to request by email (see the link below).  The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026. 

Please email grants@ffwg.org.uk to request an application form.