AHRC Research Grants Scheme Project PhD studentship
The Gallo-Roman sigillata (samian) industries
- Limit of tenure: Fixed term funding, no renewal. Limit of tenure: 3-year PhD studentship running from 1st October 2008 to 30th September 2011
- Professor Michael Fulford, Department of Archaeology, School of Human and Environmental Sciences, University of Reading has been successful in obtaining research grant funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, which includes provision for a doctoral student based in Reading.
The overall purpose of the grant is to research the sigillata (samian) manufacturing industries of Gaul and Germany which were active between the 1st and the mid-3rd century AD. The distinctive, red glossy tableware was manufactured in large quantities at a number of locations in Britain, Gaul and Germany and distributed across the western and Danubian provinces of the Roman Empire. A major output of the project will be the publication of an index comprising the potters’ die stamps and signatures, representing more than 300,000 records from 5-6,000 potters who worked at the various production centres. Along with the
records of the potters’ stamps, the index contains information on the findspots, the vessel forms, the places of manufacture and the dates of the potters. This will provide the Reading PhD studentship with the means to address questions relating to patterns of consumption and chronology. It will be possible to research in considerable detail on a number of topics, such as the development of samian consumption in Britain, the markets served by contemporary potters working either at the same or geographically separated potteries, and what can be learned of competition between different workshops and manufactories. With a focus on the 2nd/3rd centuries, the Studentship will also be able to explore routes and methods of distribution and social patterns of consumption in areas such as Britain where the record is particularly rich.
Supervision of the PhD will be provided by Professor Fulford and Dr Eckardt. The award supports three years’ full-time work. The successful candidate must meet the AHRC’s academic criteria and residency requirements; it is expected that the successful candidate will hold or be about to receive a master’s degree or its equivalent in a relative subject. Standard (home) tuition fees and maintenance grant of £12,923 will be paid by AHRC. An extensive training programme is provided by the University’s Graduate School in
the Arts and Humanities and further financial help is available through the School to support other research expenses, such as conference attendance.
There is no application form. The letter of application should include a research proposal and specify the reasons and purpose for undertaking this project. It should detail preparation and previous experience which qualifies you to undertake doctoral study. It should be accompanied by a current CV, and two letters of reference. Applications should be sent to:
Professor Michael Fulford, Department of Archaeology, School of Human and Environmental Sciences, The University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 227, Reading, RG6 6AB.
The final offer of a studentship is subject to confirmation by the AHRC. For further information about the project contact Professor Michael Fulford (m.g.fulford@reading.ac.uk)
Closing date: Friday 16th May
Interview date: Thursday 29th May
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