Kelly Olson, Western University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Western University profile.

Latest funding

Roman Jewelry and the Technology of Enchantment
SSHRC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$28,322
Justice in the ancient Greek and Roman world
SSHRC · 2009 · Principal investigator
$18,000
Men, appearance, and sexuality in Roman antiquity
SSHRC · 2008 · Principal investigator
$33,711

All 3 grants and awards

No publications available.

Roman Jewelry and the Technology of Enchantment

Principal investigatorSSHRC2019Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Olson, Kelly

Keywords: (1) Roman antiquity; (2) cultural studies; (3) ancient jewelry; (4) ancient dress studies; (5) gemstones

$28,322

Justice in the ancient Greek and Roman world

Principal investigatorSSHRC2009Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences in Canada

Principal investigators: Olson, Kelly

Keywords: Greek and Roman law; ancient law; Greek and Roman justice; ancient justice

$18,000

Men, appearance, and sexuality in Roman antiquity

Principal investigatorSSHRC2008Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Olson, Kelly

Keywords: ancient Roman society; clothing; Roman art

$33,711

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Olson, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "Roman Jewelry and the Technology of Enchantment" (2019), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]