Introducing the Accessible Design History Grant

16 May, 2025

We are please3d to announce the launch of the DHS Accessible Design History Grant

This grant has been created to remove structural barriers that prevent disabled researchers, students, and practitioners from engaging fully with the field of design history. It recognises that access needs are not uniform and that greater equity in the discipline requires concrete support for disabled members.

Grants will be awarded to assist with disability-related costs that facilitate participation in the field of design history. These may include (but are not limited to): assistive technology or software, travel costs incurred as a result of mobility needs, personal assistance or care during conferences or fieldwork, sign language interpreters or captioning services, and other costs essential to accessing research spaces, events, or resources.

A total of £3000 is awarded annually for the Accessible Design History Grant. The amount will be distributed across applications of merit, with no single award exceeding £1000.

For more information on how to apply, please visit this webpage:

https://www.designhistorysocie...