The call for proposals for ASHDRA project funding has opened!
Through these annual awards we aim to facilitate innovative research into areas of lexicography and dictionary use which will reflect and extend the pioneering contributions of A.S. Hornby within the field of English language education. Each year, ASHDRA will make funding available for original research that aims to produce clear practical benefits for learners of English.
For the purposes of ASHDRA, we define research as original investigation undertaken in order to gain and extend knowledge and understanding.
Each award will be for a research project lasting not longer than two years. Continued funding for the second year of a two-year project will be subject to submission and acceptance of a research progress report on an agreed date.
The maximum amount for any one award will be £15,000, to be paid over one or two years as relevant. However, the amount which you apply for will depend on the scale of your project: previous awards have ranged from less than £1,000 up to the maximum amount of £15,000. Do not request more funding than you really need to undertake your project.
To find out more about scheme’s aims and how to apply, download the information documents and application form below.
The deadline for applications is 30 April 2025.