The IMASS Committee manages a fund that supports continuing education in the field of maritime research, by promoting seminars and courses associated with our annual Shipwreck Conference. The fund was set up in memory of two former members, Roy Davis and Neville Oldham.

The fund will sponsor up to four UK university students (undergraduate or postgraduate) who have an interest in maritime history and archaeology. The fund will cover:

• Day ticket to the conference held on Saturday 7th February 2026 at the University of Plymouth*
• Lunch at the conference
• Post conference evening meal at the Crown Plaza Hotel
• Day ticket to the event workshop held on Sunday 8th February 2026
• Standard travel to-from the conference and accommodation in Plymouth (if required)

The students will have an active part in the event organisation ‘behind the scenes’ throughout the weekend, including setting up for the conference the Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the committee, speakers and trade stands

*Note: if you have already purchased a ticket to the conference (on sale from 31st October), we will refund you

To apply for sponsorship, please complete the attached application form by Monday 1st December 2025. Students will be selected by the IMASS committee and notified by Monday 8th December 2025.

Open the application form here:

Roy Davies and Neville Oldham Memorial Fund