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AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) PhD Studentship - 'The Provenance of Asian Collections (PAC)'
About the role
This doctoral project will use digital methods to explore the acquisition of the V&A’s extensive Asia collection of over , objects from regions including East Asia, South and South-East Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, acquired -. It aims to contextualise the collection, revealing wider networks of imperialism, trade, and collecting, and address the gaps in provenance data caused by incomplete digital transfers from V&A registers. The project will develop a comprehensive dataset about the V&A Asia collection from the museum's registers and archives, hitherto, incorporating overlooked dealers and collectors. It will utilise text recognition and network visualisation to uncover hidden patterns in collecting history, aiding in identifying trends. This initiative will not only deepen understanding of the collection's history but also offer insights to mitigate knowledge loss in digital transitions, benefiting documentation and comprehension in global cultural institutions.
This research studentship is one allocated to the V&A by the AHRC to support the strategic research priorities of the organisation. The successful student will be expected to spend time carrying out research and gaining relevant experience with the partner in the Asia Department and the V&A Research Institute, National Art Library & Archives as part of the studentship. The student will become part of a dynamic cohort of PhD researchers working in collaboration with V&A staff.
Research questions include:
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 19th May
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC, late May or early June. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a 5-minute presentation during the interview.
Please DO NOT click the 'Apply Now' button next to the advert.
To apply for this studentship, you must submit a PhD application to the UCL Department of Information Studies by Sunday 19th May via:
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support throughout the application process, please contact Terrie Fiawoo, Department Manager, UCL () or Dr Oliver Cox, Head of Academic Partnerships, V&A ().
About you
This studentship is open to both Home and International applicants.
To be classed as a home student, candidates must meet the following criteria:
CDP doctoral training grants fund full-time studentships for 48 months (4 years) or part-time equivalent up to a maximum of 8 years.
The award pays tuition fees up to the value of the full-time home UKRI rate for PhD degrees. Research Councils UK Indicative Fee Level for / is £6,*
NOTE: The studentship does not cover full international fees which at UCL for /25 have been set at £28,. The difference between UK and Overseas fees is the responsibility of the successful candidate or via any additional funding the candidate may have already secured.
The award pays full maintenance for all students, both home and international students. The National Minimum Doctoral Stipend for / is £19, plus London Weighting of £/year. There is also a CDP maintenance payment of £ per year.
Further details can be found on the
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