Hasted Grant Fund

Named in honour of the celebrated historian Edward Hasted, author of The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, published in 1797, the annual £3,000 Hasted Fund (total money available) provides authors of successfully completed doctoral theses on the archaeology or history of Kent with grants towards the cost of publishing it in book format. The grant fund aims to reward students working on the archaeology and history of the County, and to promote the publication of books that advance scholarly knowledge of the county’s past (including districts which were originally part of the county and are now within the Medway unitary authority and the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham).

The grants are given for unfunded costs of publication, excluding research and travel costs.

The deadline for completed applications is 30 November each year and applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application as soon as is feasible. For an application form email Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh.

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