BNS MUSEUM PLACEMENTS 2014 - Apply now!

The British Numismatic Society would like to invite applications for its 2014 Museum Volunteer Placement scheme.  The month-long internships will be held at the following museums: York Museums Trust, The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant and the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Volunteers will be working with collections or assisting with research in the field of British numismatics. The dates of the internships may be determined in consultation with the Museum, but should be completed by October 2014.

All undergraduate or postgraduate students at UK/EU universities are eligible to apply. Up to three bursaries of £350 will be offered as a contribution towards travel or living expenses. At the end of each placements, volunteers are asked to submit a short review of their placement which will be published on the British Numismatic Society website. Candidates should apply by sending a completed Application form and CV to smoorhead@thebritishmuseum.ac.uk.  The deadline for applications is Sunday 18th May 2014.