Research Grants

The Society has always been keen to encourage research into the history and archaeology of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and its publications often contain the results of such research.

If you feel your project is eligible for an LAHS Research Grant please read the guidance notes below, complete the application form and email it to grantapplications@lahs.org.uk

See Ice Age Insights, the Leicestershire VCH's Loughborough project, and the 1944 US military race disturbances for examples of recently funded research.

Further grants can be found on the website of the Royal Archaeological Institute here.

Research Grant Application Form

If you feel your project is eligible please complete the form and send it to 'Research Fund Committee, LAHS, The Guildhall, Leicester. LE1 5FQ' by email to: grantapplications@lahs.org.uk

Research Grant Guidance Notes

Please read these guidance notes before submitting an application.

Roman Coin Hoard from Sproxton © Leicestershire County Council Museums