The Roman Society is pleased to invite applications for its 2017 bursary scheme. The placements may be held at the following museums / organisations:
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford: http://www.ashmolean.org/
Roman Baths, Bath: http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
British Museum, Department of Greece and Rome: http://www.britishmuseum.org/
British Museum, Department of Coins and Medals: http://www.britishmuseum.org/
Corbridge Roman Site: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/corbridge-roman-town-hadrians-wall/
The placement will involve supporting the curatorial team in their collections research for the upcoming re-interpretation project at Corbridge museum. The exact nature of the work will depend on the applicant’s interests and experience, and the stage of current work at the time of the placement.
Great North Museum, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne: https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/
English Heritage, Properties Historians Team, London: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete three different tasks: 1) historical research on an aspect of Roman history, including life in a Roman town, the history of Roman military installations and early-modern / modern literary responses to Roman sites; 2) the interpretation of historical material to the public, including the preparation of display panels, trails and reconstruction drawings; 3) shadowing a historian at project meetings and helping to prepare project documents. These examples are indicative and the exact of the nature of the placement programme will be determined by its timing, project requirements, and a discussion with the candidate.
Institute of Classical Studies: http://ics.sas.ac.uk/
This placement offers the opportunity to gain experience in digital classics research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design and implement a small, independent piece of work related to one of the Institute’s projects, for example: a database of persons or names related to a historical source or area; annotating geographical information in visual or textual resources; or library catalogue data related to digital publication. Advanced digital skills are not a requirement, but familiarity with basic tools such as spreadsheets and database tables would be an advantage.
- The dates of the placement may be determined by consultation between the successful candidates and institutions but are usually for 2-3 weeks during the summer vacation.
- All Undergraduate and MA students are eligible to apply.
- Up to eight bursaries of £250 will be offered as a contribution towards travel or living expenses.
- Candidates should apply by letter setting out their reasons for wishing to undertake an internship and outlining any previous experience. You should also provide the name and email address of a referee.
- You may specify the Museum / organisation you would prefer to be based at, or submit an open application.
- Queries and letters of application should be addressed to the Secretary, Dr Fiona Haarer, and sent by email by 30 April, 2017 to: office@romansociety.org
