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Institute of Modern Languages Research

Events

Events
See our extensive calendar of conferences, lectures, colloquia, seminars and research training events covering all aspects of modern languages research.
Events

Publications

Publications
The Institute has a thriving publications programme, comprising several book and lecture series, among them 'imlr books', the 'Bithell Series of Dissertations', and the 'Journal of Romance Studies'.
Publications

Centres

Centres
The Institute is home to six Centres which foster research and interdisciplinary cooperation in their fields. All the Centres run their own distinctive events programmes.
Centres

People

People
The Institute's staff have a range of specialities, from literature to performance and cultural studies. Find out more about the staff and their research strengths.
People

Study

Study
The IMLR's experienced team of scholars provides first-class supervision and guidance to students on its MRes course and its MPhil/PhD students, and offers a range of scholarships.
Study

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Cross-Language Dynamics

The AHRC-funded Open World Research Initative intends to explore and foreground the central role that languages play in relation to key historical and contemporary issues, such as social cohesion, migration, health, business and diplomacy. The initiative seeks to have a significant impact on the study of modern languages in the UK. See more about the Institute of Modern Languages Research's Translingual Strand below:

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Fellowships

Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, at the centre of academic and intellectual life in London, the Institute of Modern Languages Research is home to a diverse, international and vibrant community of scholars covering our major language areas. 

Every year, we offer a range of opportunities for visiting scholars, with or without funding, to conduct research into any field relevant to the work of the Institute. Applications for 2020-21 now being accepted (closing date: 10 May 2020).

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imlr books competition

imlr books

The Institute's book series in Modern Languages (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and comparative studies) now runs to 13 volumes. Volumes are selected by annual competition in the spring/summer. The 2020 competition will close on Friday, 12 June 2020. 

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Regional Conference Grant Scheme

The Regional Conference Grant Scheme aims to support the study of modern languages outside London, to promote inter-institutional collaborations, and bring together scholars from the wider region as participants or attendees.

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PhD studentships

The Institute and the School of Advanced Study has a range of scholarships and bursaries for doctoral students

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