OpenFieldDepartment of Archaeology and Anthropology Paleolithic Ecology & Human Evolution Fellowship
Two-year research appointment investigating Pleistocene human footprints, prehistoric coastal foraging adaptations, and environmental transitions along the UNESCO Jurassic Coast.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's or PhD in Archaeology, Physical Anthropology, or Quaternary Geology
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in scientific English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated fieldwork experience in fossil excavation, geoarchaeology, or 3D photogrammetry of footprints
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £34,000–£38,000/year gross research officer salary + Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage field access
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Waived; salaried staff appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Winter 2027 vacancy)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bournemouth University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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