The RJ Hunter Research Bursaries scheme has recently opened at the Royal Irish Academy.
The scheme was founded in 2014 in honour of the late R.J. (Bob) Hunter who was a highly respected historian of the Ulster Plantation and offers support for research into aspects of Ulster History during the period 1500-1800.
All details are here:
https://www.ria.ie/grants-and-awards/rj-hunter-research-bursary-scheme
Grants will be made in the region of €2,000 - €2,500 and most importantly the closing date is 17th December 2020.