sexta-feira, 2 de novembro de 2007

Lejre Experimental Centre - Denmark - I was there in 1966 !!

Lejre Experimental Centre in Denmark hereby calls for applications for the Centres Research Grant – see www.english.lejre-center.dk/RESEARCH-GRANT.206.0.html
The application form from the website must be used.

What is the Lejre Research Grant?
Lejre Experimental Centre is a research institution which is open to the public. Through practical experiments, we are working on expanding the knowledge about prehistoric and historic periods. The purpose is to lay the groundwork for interpretation and understanding of past and present. The research experiments are and integrated part of our presentation to the public.
Every year the Centre has a Research Grant of DKK 150,000 for carrying out practical, archaeological experiments. Portions of the grant are given to researchers and students following application to Lejre Experimental Centre.
A part of the Grant is assigned for experiments working within a certain topic. The rest of the Grant is open for experiments working with other topics and problems.

Topic 2008: Textile and fabric
In 2008 Lejre Experimental Centre will focus on textile and fabric through history - from nettle fibres to embroidery! A part fo the Research Grant will therefore be assigned to support experiments within this topic.
These experiments will if possible be assempled in one week and be part of an integrated workshop session with lectures, activities and exchange of knowledge.
Lejre Experimental Centre invites textile researchers and craftsmen from both Denmark and abroad.
The session will take place in July/August 2008.

Apply for the Lejre Research Grant
If:
* You have a good idea for a practical research project with background in interpretations of prehistoric or historic periods.
* You do not have the possibilities to carry out the experiment in practice.

Then Lejre Experimental Centre offers you:
* Financial support through the research grant.
* Space and facilities at Lejre to carry out the experiment.
* Possibility of contribution and help from the craftsmen and staff at the Centre (e.g. ceramics, textile, fibres, iron, wood, flint, foodstuffs).
* Possibility to get into constructive dialogue with the visitors and staff at the Centre.
* Publication possibilities on the Centres website and in the periodical: "Studies in Technology and Culture."

What is covered by the Lejre Research Grant?
The Grant covers travel expenses, equipment, analyses, documentation, materials, board and residence and other expenses in connection to an experiment carried out at Lejre experimental Centre. Bought-in equipment belongs to the research department at Lejre. Furthermore it is possible to apply for full/partial wages covering the execution/documentation of the experiment. Storage of documental material from finished experiments can be arranged in the research archive at Lejre.

Rules for subsistence and travel allowances:
* Researchers staying overnight receive 150 DKK/day to cover food expenses.
* Researchers working in daytime receive 75 DKK/day to cover food expenses.
* Transportation expenses using private car are covered according to Danish Government fees (1.70 DKK/km).
* Transportation expenses using public transportation are fully covered.
* Room and residence is free at the Centre.

Receipts are necessary to get expenses refunded.

Application deadline: December 1st, 2007

Application and questions should be addressed to:
Lejre Experimental Centre
Slangealléen 2
4320 Lejre
Denmark
Mark envelope: Research Grant
Email: marianne.rasmussen@lejre-center.dk
Fax: +45 - 46 48 14 05
Telephone: +45 - 46 42 49 46

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