John Wymer, who sadly died in February 2006, was a highly
regarded archaeologist, at home in the company of both
professional and amateur archaeologists. Although an
expert practitioner of all aspects of archeology, John's
main expertise and interest was in the field of lithic
studies, with a particular interest in the Palaeolithic.
John was also a life member and former Chairman of the
Lithic Studies Society
John Wymer at Swanscombe
The 2004 EuroMam (European Quaternary Mammal Research
Association) trip
(thanks to Andrei Sher for permission to reproduce this
photograph)
To commemorate John and his contribution to archaeology
the Society has created the John Wymer Bursary. From
February 2007, this will be awarded annually to support
any individual to further an interest in lithic-related
study. The value of the bursary is
£250¹.
Applications for the bursary are invited from students,
academics, others professionally engaged in lithic study,
and those simply pursuing an interest in lithics as a
hobby. The Society is most likely to support applications
to carry out work that is archeological, geological or
anthropological in nature but there is no restriction on
the scope of applications. The bursary may be used
towards excavation expenses, fieldwork, study of
collections, and participation in a conference or travel,
but a case may be made for other uses. The bursary can be
used to support activities in the UK or abroad.
To apply for the bursary, complete the application form
(download here). Completed
application forms should be submitted by email to the
Society's Chair or by post to the
Secretary Lithic Studies Society, Dept. Prehistory &
Europe, British Museum, Franks House, 56 Orsman Rd,
London. N1 5QJ by 15th January each year. A
bursary sub-committee comprising the Chair of the Society
and two co-opted members of the Committee will then
consider all applications and its decision will be final.
The successful applicant, or in exceptional cases,
applicants, will be notified by 10th February
each year. Successful applicant(s) will provide accounts
and a brief report on the activity supported by the
bursary. The latter will be published in the Society's
annual journal, Lithics.
¹The award is subject to the Society having the appropriate funds. In exceptional years there may be two awards.