AGREEMENT WITH THE ROYAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

The Fund awards grants to the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland to support their Fellowships in Urgent Anthropology. 

An inaugural five-year program of Fellowships was set up by the RAI in association with Goldsmiths' College, part of the University of London.  From 2001-2007 the programme has been hosted by the University of Durham.   Fellowships are for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years.

The selection of RAI Fellows is made by a panel composed of representatives from both the RAI and host institution.  Academic oversight of the projects is provided by the host institution.  Fellowships are awarded without discrimination of ethnic or national origin, or residence, etc. 

The RAI Committee on Urgent Anthropology consists of Dr. Eric Hirsch (Hon. Secretary, RAI, Chair), Professor Robert Layton, Dr Paul Sant-Cassia, Professor Richard Tapper, Professor Stephen Nugent, Professor Olivia Harris, Professor Veronica Strang, RAI Director. 

All monies contributed to the Fund are spent on research with the Fund and the Royal Anthropological Institute making no charge for administrative services.