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**Apologies for cross-posting** Ri Freer Prize Fellowships - applications are now open. Founded in 1799, the Ri is a world-famous independent charity dedicated to enhancing public understanding of science and the role of science in society. Among its many luminaries, the analytical chemist and pioneer of modern experimental physics, Michael Faraday, is the most famous. Philip Freer was a collateral descendant of Faraday and a great philanthropist who established the Philip Freer Trust to support postgraduate students to “make a difference in the world” ___________________________________________________________________ Type of award: Prize Fellowship for doctoral candidates in their unfunded writing-up year. Areas of research supported: history of science and technology; heritage conservation science; history of the Royal Institution. Stipend: £18,000 (the Fellowship will pay maintenance but not fees). Duration of Fellowship: 12 months (commencing 1 October 2024). Type of award: Prize Fellowship for doctoral candidates in their unfunded writing-up year. How to apply: To apply, please send the following documents via this application form - https://rigb.tfaforms.net/33 All written application materials should be in PDF format All files must be clearly labeled to include the name of the applicant and the name of the document. For more information on the application materials please refer to the Ri Website https://www.rigb.org/about-us/work-us/ri-freer-fellowship Any queries should be directed to Freer Administrator Hannah Pratt [log in to unmask] Deadline for applications: 18/03/2024 _______________________________________________________ Ri Freer Prize Fellowship purpose: The Ri Freer Prize Fellowships are intended as writing-up awards for doctoral candidates researching the history of science; history of the Royal Institution; or heritage conservation science. Ri Freer Prize Fellowships are awarded based on candidates’ ability to identify and communicate the significance and potential of their research in a compelling way that can engage a general interest audience. For further details see the Criteria for Assessment. Ri Freer Prize Fellow support: Ri Freer Prize Fellows will benefit from significant opportunities to promote their research on Ri platforms, and to establish valuable new contacts and collaborations in academia, industry, heritage, policy, charity and media sectors. There will also be opportunities to engage with the Ri’s public lecture programs, archives, masterclasses and education programs. Any Freer Prize Fellowship winners will also be introduced to the Ri’s network and receive training for professional development. Ri Freer Prize Fellow commitments: Ri Freer Prize Fellows will commit to a number of general interest outputs to promote their research. The precise nature of these outputs will be decided in discussion with the Ri but will include short films; tours for visitors to Ri collections; and blogs. Ri Freer Prize Fellows will be supported to produce these outputs and where appropriate link their work to Ri collections and heritage as part of research promotion. Ri Freer Prize Fellows are not required to live in London but will be expected to attend key events. Application Process: Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts in the specified subject areas. There will be no interview. Referees are only contacted at the short-listing stage. Two Ri Freer Prize Fellows will be announced by May 2024 All queries should be directed to Freer Administrator Hannah Pratt - [log in to unmask] ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the PUBLIC-HISTORY list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=PUBLIC-HISTORY&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/PUBLIC-HISTORY, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/