Summer Placement with the BSR & University of London

The Roman Society is offering students an opportunity to participate in the British School at Rome and University of London excavations at Falerii Novi. The project commenced in 2021 and aims to analyse the diachronic urban, economic and socio-historical development of the city from mid-Republican foundation to a suspected abandonment in the early Middle Ages. Large-scale excavations are being undertaken in several intramural areas including the macellum, a domus south of the forum, a streetside intersection near the south gate, tabernae in the town's forum, and structures related to storage and production in the northern sector. In June 2026, participants will gain supervised experience in scientific stratigraphic excavation and recording and/or the potential to participate in selected specialist work such as object analysis, digital recording, environmental sampling and flotation. The program especially welcomes applications from those with an enthusiasm to develop hands-on excavation experience. The successful applicant will join the project for two weeks, either from 1-12 June 2026 or 15-26 June 2026. The Roman Society is offering one bursary of £1000 which will cover the costs of participation in the excavation including accommodation, meals, local travel for two weeks, return flights to Rome, and the train journey from Rome Fiumicino airport to Civita Castellana station. After the placement, the successful candidate will be expected to provide a report which will be published on the Roman Society website.