The PaTHES board would like to invite applications to the inaugural PaTHES Funding Scheme for 2026-27. This scheme has emerged from conversations on the PaTHES board to use the resources of the Society proactively, and also as a way to give something back to the membership.

Aim

The primary aim is to use existing resources from the Society to fund activities that grow and sustain the PaTHES community. A further aim is to encourage engagement in and/or by the Society from underrepresented regions, groups, and societies. A final and more general aim is to grow the field of philosophy and theory of higher education.

The Funding Calls

Travel Funding Call (OPEN NOW – closing May 15th, 2026)

Travel funding is made available to PaTHES members primarily from underrepresented regions. The funding available is worth €500 for each successful application, to a maximum of two funded members per year.

APPLY HERE: PaTHES Travel Funding Call – Deadline May 15th – Fill in form

Seminar Organisation Honorarium Call (NOT OPEN YET)

This call is aimed at members interested in working to set up an entire online seminar series for the society. The funding available will be worth €250 for each successful application, to a maximum of two funded series per year.

Open Activities Honorarium Call (NOT OPEN YET)

This call is aimed at members interested in coordinating activities should stimulate growth in the Society and the field (for instance, reading groups, writing retreats, etc.). The funding available will be worth €250 for each successful application, to a maximum of two funded activities per year.

Evaluation and conditions

• Closing date for submission for consideration for the Travel Funding Call is May 15^th 2026.
• Applications are invited from any PaTHES member in good standing, i.e. with up-to-date membership at the time of application submission (Treasurer to confirm via RegFox).
• Applications will be evaluated by the Funding Working Group (Treasurer and two other Board members).
• All successful applications will be announced publicly on PaTHES website
• Awardees will give a brief report for the PaTHES website/community email.
• The Funding WG will provide only brief feedback on unsuccessful applications for the Seminar Organisation and Open Activities Honorarium Calls.