Summer Research Internship with the Quill Project

About the role

The Quill Project focuses on the transcription and analysis of historical legislative records, aiming to provide a detailed and accessible digital representation of legislative processes. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation and understanding of significant historical documents through digital means.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Transcribing historical records related to the writing of India’s constitution in accordance with Quill's project-wide guidelines.
  • Recording accurate metadata within the Quill platform as per established guidelines.
  • Utilising the Quill platform to create digital timelines and link historical records to specific sessions.

 

Key details

Start date: As soon as practicable 

Timescale: up to eight weeks over the summer

Salary: £12.60 per hour (based on hours worked)

Conditions: Presentation of original documentation to establish your right to work in the UK

Reporting to: Annabel Harris, Digital Curator

 

Person specification

  • Training in the use of research platforms.
  • Familiarity with historical research, particularly in analysing government records in a political and legal context.
  • Training in guidelines for recording metadata and producing transcriptions. 

 

To Apply

Applicants should submit an up to date CV, and indicate the amount of time they could give to the role, to the Academic HR Administrator (academichr@pmb.ox.ac.uk) by 9am BST on Monday, 28 July 2025. 

 

 

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