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Modern Humanities Research Association

MHRA Research Associateships

The Association intends to make up to three research awards of £11,500
for the academic session 2004-05. These awards will not be made to
individuals as such, but to established corporate projects such as
dictionaries, textual editions, bibliographies, or other major
scholarly enterprises, within the field of medieval and modern European
languages and literatures. The awards are designed to hasten the
completion of projects of special importance through the provision of
part-time research assistance. The awards will normally be for one year
only, but applications will be considered from projects that have
previously held an Associateship.

An award will be made solely for the employment of a researcher,
normally post-doctoral, to be selected and appointed by the project in
consultation with the Association, and bearing the title of 'MHRA
Research Associate'. Since another important aim of the awards is to
provide an interim academic position to younger scholars who have not
yet obtained a permanent academic post, the appointment should not
exclude a limited amount of remunerated teaching in the host
institution, or other approved work. The final details of the contract
will be agreed between the MHRA and the institution concerned.

The Modern Humanities Research Association exists to encourage and
promote advanced study and research in the field of the medieval and
modern European languages and literatures. English and the Slavonic
languages are included in this definition. History, library studies,
education and pedagogical subjects, and the medical application of
linguistics, are excluded.

Seven copies of applications for awards should be made by directors of
established projects only to: Dr David Gillespie, Honorary Secretary,
Modern Humanities Research Association, Department of European Studies
and Modern Languages, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, to arrive not
later than 31 January 2004. A full description of the project, and of
the planned role of the Research Associate, should be supplied,
together with an indication of any external funding already received
and of the availability of part-time teaching. It is important that the
application clearly states the intended role of the Research Associate.
Applicants should arrange for up to two independent referees to supply
references in support of their projects, and for the references to be
sent direct to the Honorary Secretary, MHRA, at the address indicated.
There is no special application form. The Association may require the
directors of the successful project or projects to advertise for the
Research Associate and to interview suitable applicants. It is assumed
that the whole sum awarded will be devoted to the Associateship, after
allowance for salary overheads such as the employer's share of National
Insurance contributions, and that the host institution will bear the
cost of any further overheads which may be deemed necessary. In the
event of the Research Associate being appointed to a full-time
position, whether of an academic nature or otherwise, during the tenure
of the Associateship, the Project Director undertakes forthwith to
refund the Association in respect of the period from which the
employment commences.

Applications should be made on A4 paper using one side of the page
only. Applications will not be accepted by fax or by electronic media.
It is not envisaged that the Associateships will be used as a pump-
priming exercise, and applications will not be considered from the
directors of projects that have not yet been established, nor from
prospective Research Associates on their own behalf, nor from
individual scholars seeking a personal research assistant. Applications
are welcomed from those who have applied for MHRA Research
Associateships on previous occasions, whether successfully or
otherwise.

Further enquiries should be directed to the Honorary Secretary, by e-
mail ([log in to unmask]), telephone (01225-385404) or post to:

Dr David Gillespie
Honorary Secretary
Modern Humanities Research Association
Department of European Studies and Modern Languages
University of Bath
Bath BA2 7AY