Radiocarbon Dates scheme

RIA Standing Committe for Archaeology

Archaeology Radiocarbon Dates Scheme

Submission Deadline: 17:00 (Irish time), Friday 29th March 2024

Please read the Guidelines for applicants with care as failure to follow guidelines may result in your application being rejected.

Please note: the form cannot be saved and returned to later - it must be completed in one sitting.

It is advised to draft the application in a word document and copy/paste the information before submitting.

Previous knowledge of the site/research/individuals involved should not be assumed as the application will be assessed purely on the basis of the information submitted within this form.

Please ensure that you do not repeat answers across different sections of the application form as each question requires different information.

Please direct all queries to: grants@ria.ie with the subject line Archaeology Radiocarbon Dates Scheme
1. Project overview
a) Title of proposed project*
b) Please provide a brief abstract (for publicising funded projects etc.) *
2. Contact Details of Applicant
a) First name:*
Surname:*
b) Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postcode/Eircode
c) Phone:*
d) Email:*
3. Project Rationale

Criterion: The relevance of the proposal to the aims and priorities of this archaeological research grant (weighting 30%)
a) Please describe your project proposal, its potential significance, and how it meets the aims and priorities of the grant scheme as outlined in the guidelines for applicants. Include the research potential of each sample proposed. (maximum 500 words).

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b) Site details: Grid reference, site name, townland, county, if applicable*
c) Provide the name and addresses of landowner(s), if applicable.*
d) Please attach a copy of the relevant section of the OS survey map with the site(s) marked (if sample is coming from an excavation)

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4. Employment and Experience

Criterion: Ability of applicant to carry out the proposed research, demonstrated through a track record of relevant competencies (30%)
a) Present Employment:*
b) Affiliation:
c) Academic Training
d) Other Professional Qualifications or experience relevant to this proposal
e) Please give the name and address of a referee who has agreed to vouch for your experience and expertise in this area.
Name*
Address*
Email Address*
f) Have you previously held an RIA grant before?*

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g) If you answered yes above please give details here
5. Project Design

The design, resources and methodologies that are being brought to this project to enable its success (20%)
a) Please list proposed samples for dating (note - maximum 5 and not all samples may be funded) including the following details for each proposed sample:

For each sample proposed you must provide details of (200 words max):
- Find or sample registration number
- Type of material, e.g. bone, charcoal etc.
- Specific material identification, e.g. human femur, birch, hazelnut shell etc.
- Weight of sample
- Contextual details and stratigraphic location of each sample, supported by a detailed plan and section showing where the sample is from
- A photo of the artefact/sample if possible.
Sample 1*

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Please upload plan/section and images as appropriate

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Sample 2

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Please upload plan/section and images as appropriate

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Sample 3

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Sample 4

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Sample 5

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b) Excavation Licence Number/Finds Registration Number
Date Excavation took place:

MonthDayYear
Date
c) Sources of funding for the research project and/or excavation:
d) Details of previous publication, if relevant, listing references, including existing radiocarbon dates on these or similar materials if applicable.
f) Please upload correspondence confirming authorisation of the following, as relevant:
- Correspondence confirming permission in principle for artefact/ecofact work from NMI.
- If the applicant is not the excavation licence holder, correspondence from them stating there is permission in principle for the dating of the sample.
- Confirmation that the proposed sample has been identified and deemed suitable for dating based on the recommendation of the relevant specialist (eg osteoarchaeologist, zooarchaeologist,environmental specialist). Attach relevant reports/correspondence.
Please upload correspondence in relation to authorisations listed above

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6. Dissemination

Criterion: Evidence of plan for impactful and relevant dissemination (weighting 20%)
a) Please outline your plans for dissemination and publication of results of radiocarbon dates. *

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Declarations
Applicants Declaration*

I agree to abide by all the award conditions specified in the guidelines for applicants:
Data Protection Policy*

To enable us to process your application please indicate that you have read and consent to the RIA Archaeology Grants Data Protection Policy
Click here to read RIA Archaeology C14 Radiocarbon Dates Scheme Data Protection Policy
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1. Project overview

2. Contact Details of Applicant

3. Project Rationale

4. Employment and Experience

5. Project Design

6. Dissemination

Declarations