British School at Athens
Application for a new Fieldwork Project in 2018
Before completing form please read the attached Guide Notes
CLOSING DATE: 11th October 2017
1. TITLE OF PROJECT
2. TYPE OF PROJECT [a]
ExcavationSurvey
Study Season
/ Full Permit
Synergasia
3. PERSONAL DETAILS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/S
Surname / First Name / TitleInstitutional Affiliation
Nationality / Date of birth
Address for correspondence [b]
(If there is more than one principal investigator please list contact details for all and indicate who should be the usual first contact)
Telephone
PRESENT APPOINTMENT AND EMPLOYING INSTITUTION
SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC CAREER
PUBLICATIONS [c]
4. PROJECT DETAILS
STARTING DATE AND DURATION OF PROJECT
HOW MANY FIELDWORK SEASONS ARE PLANNED? [d]
PLEASE GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PAST WORK AT THE SITE IF APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING PAST PUBLICATIONS
DESCRIBE THE NATURE AND RESULTS OF CONSULTATION UNDERTAKEN TO DATE
SCHEME OF RESEARCH (including methodology and recording protocols): 500 words maximum[e]
RISK ASSESSMENT AND INSURANCE[f]
5. POST-PROJECT WORK & PUBLICATION
POST EXCAVATION AND OTHER PROJECT WORK [g]
OUTLINE YOUR SCHEDULE FOR POST-PROJECT WORK
DO YOU PLAN TO INCLUDE SPECIALISTS’ STUDIES THAT WOULD REQUIRE SAMPLING PERMITS? [h]
IF SO, HAVE YOU CONTACTED THE FITCH LABORATORY’S DIRECTOR?
YES/ NO
DO YOU WISH TO DEPOSIT DIGITAL DATA WITH THE BSA BEFORE THE END OF THE PROJECT? [i]
YES/ NO
IF SO, HAVE YOU CONTACTED THE SCHOOL’s IT OFFICER?
OUTLINE YOUR SCHEDULE FOR PUBLICATION
6. FINANCES
BREAKDOWN OF COSTS FOR SEASON
AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM BSA
HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY PREVIOUS FUNDING FROM THE BSA FOR THIS PROJECT? – if yes, please list
NON-BSA FUNDING [j]
GIVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE TO DRAW TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BSA
GIVE THE NAMES OF INSTITUTIONS AT HOME OR ABROAD WHICH ARE SPONSORING THE PROJECT
REFEREE (a) REFEREE (b)
Name:Address: / Name:
Address:
SIGNATURE: DATE:
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BSA NEW FIELDWORK PROJECTSGuide notes for completion of application form – please read carefully before completing the form
IMPORTANT
Applications are necessary for all projects that need to be submitted before the Greek Archaeological Council (KAS). The BSA submits applications on behalf of projects, usually in November each year. Applications are reviewed by the School Fieldwork Committee on behalf of Council. We are allowed a total of six permits; three British School Projects (Full Permit) and three Joint Projects (‘synergasias’). The maximum duration is 6 weeks. Generally there is no limit on the number of permits for study seasons of current field projects or for museum study. The number of permits and the information required are subject to change, sometimes at very short notice. Acceptance of a project by the Fieldwork Committee is no guarantee that a permit will be received. The BSA charges a permit fee.
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[a]
Type of Project.
Excavation – any project which involves digging test pits or trenches, or otherwise modifying the site.
Survey – any project which involves systematic intensive or extensive exploration of the landscape. Note that current Greek archaeological law restricts the area of survey in any one season to a maximum of 30,000 stremmata (30 km2)
Synergasia – an excavation or survey project carried out in co-operation with a member of the Greek Archaeological Service
[b] Address for correspondence.
If there is more than one project director please list contact details for all and indicate who should be the usual first contact.
[c] Publications.
Please list relevant publications (up to a maximum of 6).
[d] Please ensure that study seasons are built into your scheme.
[e] Scheme of research (maximum 500 words).
Describe and explain your project. The following headings may be useful.
Research questions: what are you trying to find out and why is it important?
Research context: explain the theoretical and intellectual contexts of your project and show how your research will link with and add to past research.
Methodology: explain what you will do to answer your question, what techniques you will use, and demonstrate how you can be reasonably sure your methodology will work.
[f] Risk Assessment and Insurance.
Please attach a copy of the risk assessment. PIs are required to confirm that they accept full responsibility for insurance ensuring cover both for liabilities arising from the project and for all personnel included. Please confirm that this will be deposited with the School before the start of the project.
[g] Post-Project Work & Publication.
Explain your strategy and arrangements for undertaking finds processing, post-excavation and other necessary post-project work prior to publication.
[h] Specialist studies.
Explain what specialist studies or methodologies you intend to employ, and, if known, name the specialists who will be carrying out the work. These might include faunal remains, botanical remains, human bones, phytoliths, micromorphology and other soil analyses, ceramic and clay analysis, etc. Indicate whether separate permits for analysis, or IGME permits (e.g. for geological and environmental studies) will be needed.
[i] Digital Data.
All digital material (photographs, site records and databases) form part of the project archive and must be deposited with the School. A service of in-project archiving is offered (presenting no conflict with the ADS). A record of the location of samples should also be deposited with the School. Early consultation with the IT Officer on the form of e-records is advised.
[j] Non-BSA funding.
Please list any funding that is already in place and also applications outstanding.