Job description
The Undergraduate Bursary Scheme provides students from underrepresented backgrounds with 5-6 weeks of hands-on work experience in a museum. There are eight placements available, working across six different projects covering natural sciences research, museum collections management, and public engagement with science.
The bursaries offer a total stipend of £3000 (or £2500 for five week projects) to cover travel and living expenses. Students will have the option of staying in accommodation to be provided by the Museum at no additional charge. Projects will run at fixed dates between June and September 2024.
What we are looking for
The requirements for each placement varies dependant upon the project.
Full eligibility criteria can be found on the OUMNH website.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- Oxford
- Salary
- £2,500 - £3,000
Free accommodation; discount at Museum cafe and Horsebox coffee; access to university libraries and GLAM institutions; annual leave allowance
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 14 February 2025
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Closing date: 20 February 2025