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Fellowships at Royal Museums Greenwich

Apply for funding to support research at Royal Museums Greenwich. We offer
two types of fellowships: Caird Research Fellowships and ROG 350 Sackler
Fellowships. 

The deadline to apply for 2020-2021 fellowships is 6 October 2019. 
Caird Research Fellowships

Royal Museums Greenwich has a well-established fellowship programme
supporting high-quality research that provides new perspectives on our
collections. We welcome applications that engage with our thematic
priorities which, for this call, comprise the following:

    The migration of people, objects and ideas
    British identities in imperial, post-colonial and global contexts
    Human perspectives on the modern maritime world
    Understandings of nation, community and identity in museum practice
    Developments in citizen heritage, public engagement and heritage
science
    Female patronage, art, architecture and performance in the Stuart court
    Naval/military uniform and concerns regarding status, display and
identity

Engagement with our collections is essential, and applicants unfamiliar
with these resources should consult the Museum’s Library and Archive
online catalogues before submitting an application. Further information
about the Museum’s current priority areas for research can be found in
our 2018-22 Research Strategy document.
Research ideas

We welcome applications within (but not restricted to) a range of
disciplines including:

    Art history
    Maritime history
    Material culture studies
    Anthropology
    Museum and heritage studies
    Creative arts
    Conservation studies
    Area studies and environmental studies
    Cultural geography
    Literary studies
    Histories of science and technology

The Museum supports innovative and cross-disciplinary research, and also
seeks to encourage creative and practice-based projects in areas such as
the visual arts, performance and literature.
Who can apply

The fellowship programme mainly supports study at a post-doctoral or
equivalent level. We encourage applications from scholars of all
nationalities and career stages who have been awarded a PhD, or who expect
this to occur before the start of the fellowship. Queries regarding
eligibility should be sent to: research@rmg.co.uk
Duration and funding

    Duration of proposed fellowships will be determined by the candidate
and can run for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months.
    The proposed length of the fellowship must be supported by a timeline
clearly setting out project milestones.
    The Fellowship award is £1,600 per calendar month. The award can be
paid direct to the Fellow’s Institution or to the Fellow, in which case
UK tax and National Insurance will be deducted at source.
    Fellowships may commence in the October following appointment or
earlier by arrangement.
    Candidates who submit longer-term proposals may be invited for
interview.

Conditions of the fellowship

    The Museum will receive printed acknowledgement in any and all
publications resulting in whole or in part from research carried out during
the period of the Fellowship.
    The Fellow will provide the Museum (through the Research Department)
with copies of all publications supported in whole or in part by the
Fellowship.
    The Fellow will provide the Museum with a written report on the
completion of their Fellowship.
    During the tenure of the Fellowship, a Fellow will be expected to
attend conferences or symposia on behalf of the Museum and to participate
in Museum programmes and events for a variety of audiences, including
seminars, writing blogs and talks.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is 6 October 2019.

Four documents are required:

    A completed application form, which asks for brief personal details,
the title and duration of the proposed research project and the names and
addresses of two academic referees.
    A curriculum vitae; this should be kept short (a maximum of 3 pages)
and include details of the applicant’s education, employment history and
major publications or papers delivered.
    An outline of the proposed research project, which should not exceed
two sides of A4 paper.
    A timetable for its completion, and proposals for making the results
available*

*The Museum does not undertake to publish or assist with the publication of
the results of research work accomplished during the tenure of the
Fellowship.

Microsoft Office document iconCaird Fellowships Application Form 

Please note: e-mailed applications are preferred, although we will also
accept applications by post.

Please return your application form, CV, research proposal and timetable
to:

research@rmg.co.uk

Conference and Fellowships Manager

National Maritime Museum

Greenwich, London SE10 9NF

Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6716
Reference letters

Applicants should send a copy of their application to their nominated
referees at the time of or in advance of its submission, asking the
referees to comment on their professional knowledge of the applicant and
the contribution the project would make to scholarship.

Referees should be asked to send their letters direct to the Museum at the
above e-mail or address by 6 October 2019.

Please note: e-mailed reference letters are preferred.
Outcome of applications

Applicants will be informed in December 2019 if they have been successful
or have been selected for interview.

Interviews by the Academic Awards Committee will be held at the Museum in
January/February 2020.

For any further information please contact the Conference and Fellowships
Manager
ROG 350 Sackler Research Fellowships

As we approach the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory’s
foundation in 2025, we are pleased to offer two Research Fellowships to
help us look beyond traditional histories of astronomy. We welcome
applications from scholars interested in the history of science in its
broadest sense who are interested in exploring how their research expertise
can provide us with new perspectives on our site’s institutional history,
people stories, architecture, scientific instruments and associated
collections.

As outlined below, we have identified two core research areas of interest
and applicants are welcome to apply for the Fellowship that best matches
their expertise and interests.
Sackler Fellowship 1: The working history of the ROG (1675-1948)

£30,000 per year for 2 years.

Looking beyond the well-documented story of the Astronomers Royal, we
welcome research that explores the hidden history of the contribution made
by the wider team of staff, both astronomical and support staff. We are
keen to explore topics such as recruitment, institutional hierarchy,
gender, social mobility and responses to new technologies and
organisational changes.

Microsoft Office document iconSackler 350 Fellowship Application Form 
Sackler Fellowship 2: The twentieth century story of the ROG (1900-1950)

£30,000 per year for 2 years.

The Observatory’s history during this period is mainly based on specific
people, projects or instruments. The purpose of this Fellowship is to
create a more holistic narrative that examines the wider social, economic
and technological changes within the Observatory’s operations during this
period, particularly in relation to the First and Second World Wars.

Microsoft Office document iconSackler 350 Fellowship 2 Application Form 
Eligibility and schedule

    These fellowships are primarily but not exclusively intended to support
study at a post-doctoral level and applications are particularly encouraged
from scholars of any nationality who have recently submitted a PhD, or who
expect to do so before the commencement of the fellowship.
    Potential candidates will be invited for interview.
    The duration of proposed fellowships will be 2 years.
    The proposed length of the fellowship must be supported by a timeline
clearly setting out project milestones.
    The Fellowship award is £30,000 per year. The award can be paid direct
to the Fellow’s Institution or to the Fellow, in which case UK tax and
National Insurance will be deducted at source.
    Fellowships may commence in the October following appointment or
earlier by arrangement.
    Funding will be available to facilitate research visits to Cambridge to
access the RGO Archives as required.

Conditions of the Sackler fellowships

    The Fellowship is funded by the Sackler trust and hence the Fellow will
be known as the Sackler Fellow
    The Museum will receive printed acknowledgement in any and all
publications resulting in whole or in part from research carried out during
the period of the Fellowship.
    The Fellow will provide the Museum (through the Research Department)
with copies of all publications supported in whole or in part by the
Fellowship.
    The Fellow will provide the Museum with a written report on the
completion of their Fellowship which will also be shared with the Sackler
Trust as part of the funding agreement.
    During the tenure of the Fellowship, a Fellow will be asked to attend
conferences or symposia on behalf of the Museum and to participate in
informal seminars with staff.

Guidelines on how to apply

The deadline for applications is 6 October 2019.

Four documents (ideally typewritten) are required, as follows:

    A completed application form, which asks for brief personal details,
the title and duration of the proposed research project and the names and
addresses of two academic referees.
    A curriculum vitae; this should be kept short (maximum 3 pages)and
include details of the applicant’s education, employment history and
major publications or papers delivered.
    An outline of the proposed research project, which should not exceed 2
sides of A4 paper.
    A timetable for its completion, and proposals for making the results
available*

*The Museum does not undertake to publish or assist with the publication of
the results of research work accomplished during the tenure of the
Fellowship.

Please note: e-mailed applications are preferred, although we will also
accept applications by post.

Please return your application form, CV and research proposal to:

E-mail: research@rmg.co.uk

Conference and Fellowships Manager

National Maritime Museum

Greenwich, London SE10 9NF

Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6716
Reference letters

Applicants should send a copy of their application to their nominated
referees at the time of or in advance of its submission, asking the
referees to comment on their professional knowledge of the applicant and
the contribution the project would make to scholarship.

The referees should be asked to send their letters direct to the Museum at
the above e-mail or address by 6 October 2019.

Please note: e-mailed reference letters are preferred.
Outcome of applications

Applicants will be informed in December 2019 if they have been selected for
interview.

Interviews by the Academic Awards Committee will be held at the Museum in
January or February 2020.

For any further information please contact the Conference and Fellowships
Manager.