The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund
The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000 to assist one student studying an MA or PHD in Art History, Curating or Heritage at Essex, intending to travel to Latin America on a study visit related to their study. The bursary will assist with accommodation, travel costs or any other approved costs related to the research.
How to apply
To be considered for these awards you must submit an outline of the proposed research, including a summary of travel plans and anticipated costs and an indication as to why the bursary would be beneficial. Submissions should be between 500-1000 words. Applicants must also supply the name of a member of staff who is willing to act as referee.
Proposals should be emailed to the School Manager, phaissm@essex.ac.uk by 11:59 pm BST Monday 4 May 2026.
The successful applicant will be notified by email.
Full details
Please read the full terms and conditions for your entry year before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, how you'll receive your funding and whether this award can be combined with others or not.
The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund - Terms and conditions for 2025-2026 entry (.pdf)
If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.
