Bursaries, established in memory of Lady Birkenhead (author of Illustrious Friends), will cover all or, in most cases, part of the full cost of attending such conferences.

Candidates must be postgraduates studying full-time for a second degree in English Literature at any UK university, and should be full-time residents in the UK. Awards will be made on a first come , first-served basis. Applications, which may be submitted at any time, should include a CV (including the names of two referees), an abstract of the paper to be read, details of the conference, including costs. These and any other relevant materials should be directed to Dr Duncan Wu, St Catherine's College, Oxford OX1 3UJ.