Roger Jacobi, one of the great prehistorians of the 20th and early 21st centuries, sadly died in early
December 2009. A founding member of the Lithic Studies Society, Roger was a meticulous
researcher with an astonishing breadth of knowledge of the Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic. He
was also an inspirational teacher, generous with his time and knowledge, and his legacy lies not just
in his great contribution to Palaeolithic and Mesolithic research, but also in the many researchers and
students in whom he inspired a life-long love and enthusiasm for the subject. In 2015, the society
published a volume of papers in honour of Roger. The proceeds from its sale fund the Roger Jacobi
Bursary.
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Roger Jacobi during fieldwork at Happisburg.
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Roger’s research was built on an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of Britain’s museums and their
collections. In recognition of this, the Jacobi Bursary is intended to support research with museum
collections and archives. 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. It is
expected that applicants are members of LSS, though no minimum membership period is required.
The bursary can be used to support activities in the UK or abroad.
To apply for the bursary, complete the application form. Completed application forms should be
submitted by email to the Chair, at chair@lithics.org or by post to Dr Olaf Bayer, Historic England, The
Engine House, Swindon, SN2 2EH. Applications should be submitted no later than 8th August 2016. 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. Applicants will be informed
of the decision by 8th September 2016. Successful applicants 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.