Membership

Membership of the Institute of Historical Research is open to academics and researchers from around the world. We have various rates and categories, many of which allow free access to academics in UK institutions and History Departments.

Categories, rates and how to apply for membership

UK and European academics and postgraduate students

Membership is free for registered UK and European academics. To apply please bring proof or your status when you first come to the IHR Reception desk where you will be asked to complete a registration form..

American and other overseas faculty and research students

Membership is free to academics in departments where universities have registered with the Institute's Annual Payment Scheme. Details are as follows: the Annual Payments Scheme entitles members to access all of the IHR facilities during opening hours including the library and discounted conference fees. The fee is £395 per annum, which includes a subscription to the IHR's quarterly research journal Historical Research. This represents great value for money since any number of students or staff of a registered institution can use it.

Annual payments Scheme members 2011/12

To apply, please check first with your department that it is registered on the Annual Payment Scheme, and then bring a letter of accreditation from that department with you when you come to the IHR for the first time. The Reception team will then prepare your membership card and record your details.

For the Annual Payment Scheme, contact:

Elaine Walters
Institute of Historical Research
University of London Senate House
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HU

Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8758
Email: elaine.walters@sas.ac.uk