The Folklore Society (FLS) is committed to researching and documenting folklore worldwide. Founded in 1878, its focus includes traditional music, song, dance, drama, narrative, arts, crafts, customs, belief, popular religion, regional food, folk medicine, children’s folklore, proverbs, and rhymes. FLS aims to make the results of these studies available to both members and non-members, fostering a deeper understanding of vernacular culture and cultural traditions globally.
The Estella Canziani Post-Graduate Bursary for Research supports the research component of a postgraduate program in any area of Folklore Studies, without contributing to tuition or related fees. It is open to applicants conducting research at any U.K. university, providing financial aid for materials, equipment, travel for field research, and field research maintenance. The bursary values vary but do not exceed £1,500, catering to the specific needs of the applicant's research project for up to one year. Applications for attending conferences to present research papers may also be considered. This bursary aims to facilitate the advancement of folklore research, reflecting the broad interests of the Folklore Society.