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Senate House Library Rare Books & Archives Research Fellowship

Three-month residential fellowship at Senate House Library granting privileged access to historic manuscript collections and rare print archives.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher in History, Literature, or Philosophy
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or native English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Archival research project proposal utilizing Senate House special collections
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters from professors

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

Financial support / stipend: £4,500 residential archival stipend plus private desk in Senate House
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: Fully funded visiting fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 20, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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