On 17 July, the RHS launched an exceptional appeal to augment the funds available for its COVID-19 early career researcher Hardship Fund. These funds are designed to support early career historians facing hardship as a result of COVID-19, and the RHS made 22 financial awards in early July.

The appeal is being conducted through Just Giving, and is accessible here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/RHSHardshipFund

Further details of the COVID-19 ECR Hardship Grants scheme are available on the RHS website here.