History of Science andScientific Instruments
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The Scientific Instrument Society supports research into the history of scientific instruments. It is a specialised opportunity for researchers studying historical instruments, instrument collections, scientific practices, museum objects or relevant archival materials. Applicants may be based in any country, and membership of the Society is not required. The programme is particularly useful for independent researchers, historians of science and museum or university researchers whose work involves identifiable historic instruments or collections.
Requirements checklist
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Explain how the proposed project contributes to the history of scientific instruments.
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Describe the research questions, methods, timetable and expected outputs.
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Identify relevant instruments, museum collections or archives where possible.
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If planning a collection visit, explain whether access has been discussed with the relevant curator.
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Submit the application in English.
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Be prepared to produce a short research blog and a longer article for the Society’s publication, subject to its grant terms.
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Budget for eligible research costs; equipment purchases, salaries and conference attendance are not supported.
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Note that funds are reimbursed after the approved research and required outputs are completed.