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Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) Digital Epigraphy & Paleography Practicum

Five-month research practicum utilizing multispectral imaging and mobile computed tomography to non-destructively recover illegible ancient manuscripts from Middle Eastern and East Asian collections.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Postgraduate student in Manuscript Studies, Epigraphy, Classical Archaeology, or Digital Humanities
English language proficiency: Working English proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Familiarity with ancient script decipherment, reflectance transformation imaging (RTI), or XRF spectroscopy
Recommendation letters: One academic faculty endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €1,250/month student research allowance + multispectral manuscript imaging lab placement
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: Full internship waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027 (Summer 2027 placement)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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