Institute of Railway Studies & Transport History
National Railway Museum/University of York, UK

PhD studentship, Gateways to Europe: travelling by rail and sea between The 
Netherlands and Great Britain 1900-1975

Applications are invited for a three-year studentship in the Institute of 
Railway Studies & Transport History (National Railway Museum/University of 
York, UK) to undertake doctoral research into how railways and ports have 
shaped the experience of travel by land and sea between The Netherlands and 
Great Britain in the 20th century. As well as leading to a doctoral thesis, 
the research will form the basis of a joint exhibition at the National 
Railway Museum, York and the Dutch Railway Museum, Utrecht. The studentship 
is generously funded by NedRailways and is expected to be available from 
January 2007.

The studentship: The studentship is for full-time study and covers all 
University fees (EU students only) and approved travel and subsistence in 
connection with the research for the first three years. A maintenance grant 
comparable to that offered by the AHRC is also offered for the same period. 
The student will be registered with the University of York and supervised 
by Dr Barbara Schmucki (Institute of Railway Studies & Transport History). 
The student will also have the benefit of advice from colleagues in the 
University’s Department of History and in the National Railway Museum.
         Research students in the University are required to follow a 
structured programme of training in appropriate research methodologies and 
techniques, and are expected to submit their thesis within three years of 
initial registration.

Person specification: You must have at least an upper second class honours 
degree (or equivalent) in history or another relevant discipline and be 
able to demonstrate the potential to work at doctoral level in modern 
European history. Knowledge of written Dutch would be an advantage.
         Please note that although we are happy to consider applications 
from people domiciled outside the European Union, the studentship does not 
cover the additional University fees payable by such students.

Further information and applications: Further information may be obtained 
from Dr Barbara Schmucki ([log in to unmask], +44 (0)1904 686751) who will 
also be pleased to discuss the project informally.

Applications must be made by sending a short CV (maximum 1 side of A4) with 
a brief letter of application (maximum 2 sides of A4) detailing your 
interest in the project to:

Dr Barbara Schmucki
Institute of Railway Studies & Transport History
National Railway Museum
Leeman Road
York YO26 4XJ
UK.

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th November 2006. Shortlisted 
candidates will be informed by 17th November 2006.

Applicants may be asked to attend for interview in York. The successful 
candidate will be required to apply for entrance to the University in the 
normal way.