The British Archaeological Association invites applications for the Jill Franklin Fellowship in Romanesque Architectural History.

The fellowship was established in memory of Jill Franklin, a scholar best known for her work on the architecture of the Augustinian canons of the 11th and 12th centuries, and for her contributions to the study of Anglo-Norman architectural sculpture.

The fellowship provides an opportunity to spend a month at the British School in Rome pursuing research into Romanesque architecture and arts (not necessarily specific to Rome or central Italy).

Applications are open to British and Commonwealth citizens, or those who are working or studying in the UK. The Fellowship is primarily aimed at independent scholars. A modest amount of spending money is also provided, though successful applicants are responsible for their own travel to and from Rome.

Applications are assessed by the British Archaeological Association and are to be sent as email attachments to awardsthebaa.org.

Deadline: January 31, 2026.

All applicants should provide:
- a research proposal (up to 750 words)
- a short CV of no more than two A4 page (including educational and employment history, and any publications to date)
- a short covering statement, in which candidates are asked to confirm the grounds for their eligibility as outlined above
- the name and contact details of a referee
- an indication of the probable periods during the 2026-2027 academic year when the applicant would be able to take up the Fellowship.

Find out more on our website: https://thebaa.org/scholarships-awards/jill-franklin-fellowship-in-romanesque-architectural-history/