Engage with us

Engage with us

Opportunities and funding

As one of the few university-based institutions in the world that offers facilities and financial support for the study of numismatics, ACANS is a leader in the field. Every year, ACANS offers research, volunteering, internship, fellowship, and supervision opportunities to numismatists at all career stages.

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Eligibility

The Junior Research Fellowship is open to students who hold a Bachelor's degree in ancient history, archaeology, classical languages, or a related field, and who are currently enrolled in a postgraduate degree at an Australian or New Zealand tertiary institution.

Outcomes

Junior Research Fellows are expected to spend approximately 100 hours working at ACANS over the course of their Fellowship. During this time, Junior Research Fellows:

  • participate in a seminar series on numismatics organized by the director of ACANS
  • undertake an approved numismatic research project related to their higher degree research
  • present the results of their ACANS project at a seminar or research lecture
  • assist in the work of ACANS by participating in projects assigned by the director
Period of Tenure

The Junior Research Fellowship commences in Session 2 of the Macquarie University academic year. Fellows are expected to be active at the Centre for a minimum period of around 12 weeks.

Value

Two fellowships are available annually, each with a value of approx. $4,000 AUD.

Applications

Download application form here

Applications close on 30 June each year, with fellowships commencing in Session 2 (roughly 6 weeks after applications close). Students intending to apply may contact the director of ACANS, Associate Professor Ken Sheedy, to discuss their application via ken.sheedy@mq.edu.au

ACANS is committed to facilitating the mobility of applicants from interstate and New Zealand institutions, and strongly encourages students from outside of Sydney to apply for this opportunity. At minimum, the Fellowship stipend is intended to cover the cost of travelling to and living on campus during the Fellows’ period of tenure at ACANS.

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Further Information

The recipient is expected to deliver a lecture and seminars at Macquarie University or at a selected venue in Sydney. The fellowship holder would also be expected to engage with the ACANS research community, including students, staff, and volunteers.

The Centre provides a stipend and facilities, including an office, access to the ACANS collection and library, and associated equipment.

Applications

The ACANS Senior Research Fellowship is by invitation.

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Named in honour of distinguished numismatist and longstanding associate of ACANS, Emeritus Professor John Melville-Jones AM, this award is valued at $500 AUD.

Applications for the John Melville-Jones Prize in Numismatics close on 31 December each year. Applications should be sent to the Director of ACANS via ken.sheedy@mq.edu.au.

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Volunteers and interns are an invaluable part of the ACANS community. Volunteer opportunities offer students with an excellent means of handling and researching ancient artefacts while assisting in the broader program of entering information about the ACANS collection into the university’s collections database (EMu). For more information about our volunteer program, visit The Lighthouse.

Volunteering at ACANS

We encourage Macquarie University students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) wishing to join our team of volunteers to apply directly to the Director of ACANS via ken.sheedy@mq.edu.au

PACE Internships

PACE internships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students at ACANS. For more information and for details of availability, please consult the appropriate MQ unit guide and/or contact PACE & Employability Officer Dr. Lucinda Guzman (she/her) via lucy.guzman@mq.edu.au

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Join NUMISMA

NUMISMA is a monthly seminar open to students, researchers, curators, and collectors interested in the study of ancient coins. This online lecture series offers international perspectives on contemporary topics in the study of ancient numismatics. Visit the NUMISMA webpage for more information.

You can stay up to date on NUMISMA's upcoming events by following the ACANS Facebook page.

To join NUMISMA, please email Dr Charlotte Mann via charlotte.mann@students.mq.edu.au

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