Lundy Field Society Grants

The LFS is able to award modest grants for research on Lundy. Please read the guidelines below. If you require further information, or would like to be put in touch with an appropriate LFS member to discuss your area of research, please get in touch.

You can:

• apply online or make a preliminary enquiry.
• download a paper application in pdf format.
• Contact us for paper forms or further information.

Paul James (contact details below)
Honorary Secretary

Research grants: guidelines for applications

1. The objectives of the Lundy Field Society are:

   • to further the study of Lundy and in particular its history, archaeology and natural history
   • to undertake investigations in these fields
   • to further the conservation of wildlife and antiquities of the island.
   
   
   

2. The Lundy Field Society offers small research grants (up to about £500) for which applications are invited from individuals or groups.

3. Applications must be made on the grant application form which requires a description of the proposed research, length of research period, funding required, together with details of the applicant and references. We also need to know that you have obtained any required permits, permissions or consents required to undertake your proposed work - the Lundy Warden (see below) can advise. Requests for funding for salaries will not be considered. Where the applicant is a student at a university or college, the application should be accompanied by a letter of support from an appropriate supervisor.

4. Details and cost of transport to and accommodation on Lundy can be obtained from The Lundy Company's website.

5. Permission to carry out research on the island should be obtained from:

   The Warden
   Lundy
   Bristol Channel
   Bideford
   Devon
   EX39 2LY
   Telephone: 01237 431831
   Fax: 01237 431832
   Email: Warden

6. Grant application forms can be obtained from:

   Professor Jennifer George
   School of Biosciences
   University of Westminster
   115 New Cavendish Street
   London
   W1M 8JS
   Telephone: 0207 911 5086
   Email: Jennifer George

   or from the Honorary Secretary:

   Mr Paul James
   Hibernia
   New Road
   Pamber Green
   Tadley
   RG26 3AG
   United Kingdom
   Email: Paul James

   
   
   

7. Completed application forms will be considered by the Grants Committee before a decision is made.

8. Successful applicants may be asked to present their research at the Annual AGM & Scientific Meeting held in early March at Exeter University every year and/or submit a report for publication in the LFS Journal of all research carried out on the island. (Editor: Professor Jennifer George, University of Westminster, email Jennifer George). An acceptance of a grant from the LFS is an undertaking that the recipient will supply the report within 3 months of the project completion date.