Application for Grant Aid
Submitted on: 31 Jan 2013Expedition details (GPF2013a-003)
Region:
MEF funding: none
Cavers ≤25 yrs old: 0Cavers 25-35 yrs old: 0
Eligible for grant aid: 0
Alex Pitcher nominations: 0
Expedition duration (days): 9
Field days: 64 Travel days: 0
List a short summary of the main Expedition objectives.
Due to the fact that the famous Grote del Observatoire at Monaco was studied at the early 20's, it seems to be of great importantance the re-thinking of this interesting Paleolithic cave site. The purpose of this project is to re-explore, survey, film and re-investigate the archaeological evidences.Please explain the aspects of the trip which make it eligible for Ghar Parau funding.
Give a more detailed account of the purpose of the trip, including any particular known caves you intend to visit, specific areas where you will explore for new cave, and scientific experiments you will attempt.
Main goals of the project are: a) the 3D photographic documentation of the cave, b) the new survey, c) the sedimentological and micromorfological sampling of the old trenches, d)the re-studying on the Paleolithic artifacts, e) the geological and biological study of the cave and finally f) the public engagement with the idea of cave protection and natural heritage exploitation via Drama techniques.Give details of any previous work in this area by your own and other teams. Include references to reports and articles published on the area, and the names of any local cavers or academics with whom you have discussed the Expedition.
The Leader of this project visited the cave during the summer of 2012. Cave had been studied for last time at the decade of 20s.Expedition Finances
Travel
Travel plans: |
| # from UK: | 0 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
| Total costs from UK: | £0 |
| # from outside UK: | 0 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
| Total costs from outside UK: | £0 |
| Travel total: | £800 | Travel p.p. from UK: | £0 |
| Travel p.p. from outside UK: | £0 |
Subsistence
| Total: | £700 | Comments: |
| Subsistence p.p.: | £78 | 700 pounds for the teams alimentation. |
Gear
| Total: | £0 | Comments: |
| Gear p.p.: | £0 |
| Exped Total: | £1,500 | Exped cost p.p. travelling from UK: | £0 |
| Exped cost p.p. travelling from outside UK: | £0 | ||
| Mean Exped cost per person: | £167 |
Other Funding
| Total: | £0 | Comments: |
| Total shortfall: | £1,500 | Mean shortfall per person: | £167 |
Referees and Report
Please give the names, addresses and phone numbers of two suitably qualified people whom the Committee can contact. You should ensure that they are aware of the objectives of your trip, and that you have their permission for the Committee to contact them.
Affiliation: Univeristy of Cardiff
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Affiliation: University of Thessaloniki
Reason: 0