The Bodleian Libraries are pleased to collaborate with learned societies to offer Visiting Fellowships in Special Collections for members of those societies. Please note that these applications are subject to different deadlines from the Bodleian Special Collections Fellowships. The applicant must be a member of the society in question to apply for these fellowships.
British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies/Bodleian Libraries Fellowship
With the Bodleian Libraries, the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies supports a one-month residence in Oxford by a member of BSECS for research in the special collections of the Bodleian Libraries on any topic in the study of the long eighteenth century.
The award reimburses necessary expenses of up to £1,000 to support research in Oxford during the fellowship period.
Applications open: 1 September in any year
Deadline: 1 February in any year
The fellowship must be taken up within the calendar year in which the award is made.
The BSECS/Georgian Group Dunscombe Colt Research Fellowship in Architectural History and Material Culture
With The Georgian Group, the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies supports a one-month research visit by a member of The Georgian Group to the Special Collections of the Bodleian Library in the University of Oxford. Applications will be considered from candidates seeking to research projects relating to the architecture or material culture (for example, sculpture) of the long eighteenth century (1660-1840).
The award reimburses necessary expenses of up to £1,500 to support research in Oxford during the fellowship period.
Applications open: 1 September in any year
Deadline: 1 February in any year
The fellowship must be taken up within the calendar year in which the award is made.
How to apply
Applications should be sent by email to fellowships@bodleian.ox.ac.uk and must include:
- the application form (DOCX)
- statement of the proposed research (1,200 words maximim). Ensure that your statement includes:
- a description of the project and its significance;
- outline of the plan of work for the fellowship period; and
- a description of the specific Bodleian Libraries special collections to be consulted (not included in the word count)
- curriculum vitae of no more than three pages.
- two letters of recommendation: these must be tailored to your individual application. Letters may be sent directly from the referees to the Bodleian Libraries at fellowships@bodleian.ox.ac.uk, in which case the applicant’s name must be in the subject line.
