• the conservation, preservation, restoration, and presentation to the public of artefacts, buildings and archaeological sites produced by Islamic societies
• the work of libraries, museums and other public collections in the conservation, documentation, and presentation of artefacts and manuscripts produced by Islamic societies in their broadest sense, including the digitisation of archives and collections, and the training of conservation and curatorial staff
• the organisation of events intended to further research in the history of the art, architecture, archaeology, and material culture of Islamic societies, including colloquia and conferences, lectures, seminars and workshops, exhibitions, and attendance at such events
A2. Barakat Postgraduate Student & Early Career Award
Postgraduate students, early career professionals, and early career scholars who were awarded a doctorate after 30 June 2019, may apply for grants with an upper limit of £2000 towards the costs of travel for fieldwork, research and study relating to:
1. History of the art, architecture, and material culture of the Islamic world before circa 1920 CE
2. Archaeological investigation of the Islamic world
3. Conservation of artefacts, buildings and material culture produced in or for the Islamic world before circa 1920 CE
4. Libraries, museums, and other public institutions exhibiting the art and material culture of the Islamic world before circa 1920 CE
5. Education and training associated with (1) to (4) above
6. Conferences, exhibitions, and publications associated with (1) to (4) above