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BSR/Early Medieval Europe Fellowship


BSR/EME Fellowship

In partnership with the journal Early Medieval Europe, the British School at Rome is pleased to announce the third BSR/EME Fellowship.
Aimed at early career researchers (defined as current PhD students + postdoctoral researchers, max 2 years after PhD award by the application deadline) working on early medieval European history, the BSR/EME Fellowship will cover a month’s stay (30 nights) at the BSR, plus a contribution to travel of up to £600.
The fellowship may be held at any point during the academic year 1 October 2026 – 30 June 2027. It is intended to facilitate access to the manuscripts, libraries, material culture and other resources of Rome. Previous holders of the fellowship are Tyler Sampson and Julia Borczyńska.


How to apply

To apply, please send a letter (max. two pages) to Professor Charles West (charles.west@ed.ac.uk), together with a CV. Your letter should state when you would like to take up the Fellowship. The Editors of Early Medieval Europe will award the Fellowship on the basis of the quality and promise of the research agenda, relative to career stage, and on the value and benefit to this research of a stay in Rome at the BSR.

Deadline: 30 January 2026

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