This 3-month (or P/T equivalent) placement for PhD students provides an opportunity to work with the British Library’s political archives and specialist curatorial team to survey holdings of the papers of Cabinet ministers, to enhance catalogue records, and to promote greater use of the collection.

Please go to the British Library website for further information about this placement, eligibility criteria and an application form.
http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/highered/phd-placement-scheme/

All applicants must have the agreement of their supervisor and graduate tutor (or equivalent).

Any queries please email Research.Development@bl.uk

Please note that the British Library is not able to provide payment for the placements. We hope that doctoral training colleges will be able to draw on institutional funding to support successful applicants.