OpenFieldSOAS National Research Library Archival and Curatorial Internship
Three-month professional internship preserving and digitizing rare Asian and African manuscripts, missionary archives, and early printed books in the SOAS Special Collections.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in SOAS undergraduate or master’s program in history, languages, or humanities with good academic standing
- English language proficiency
- English working proficiency; reading ability in a non-European language advantageous
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae and letter of motivation
- Recommendation letters
- One departmental tutor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- London Living Wage: £13.15/hour for 12 weeks full-time (£6,312 total)
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free archival training placement
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SOAS University of London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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