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Directed Archaeological Research for World Heritage Sites

The Royal Irish Academy, together with the National Monuments Service runs a grant scheme for Directed Archaeological Research for World Heritage Sites. This scheme offers an opportunity for those working on the archaeology of the Brú na Bóinne and Sceilig Mhichíl World Heritage Sites to seek funding for their work. 

The Directed Research in World Heritage Sites scheme 2022 opened on 3rd September and closes on 8th October 2021.

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