• Introduction (this page)
• Membership rules
• Fellowships

Introduction

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 around the world.

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.

American and other overseas faculty and research students

Membership is free to academics in departments 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 and to discounted conference fees. The fee is £275 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. For further information, see contact details below.

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.

Other researchers and visitors

You can become a Friend or an American Friend which includes access to the Institute library and other facilities.

For the Annual Payment Scheme, contact:

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