Research is fundamental to the work of Royal Museums Greenwich.
Its goal is to develop innovative perspectives on our collections and sites, and to ensure that diverse audiences are actively engaged with our core themes: British and global histories, maritime life, art, and science.
To enquire about current research opportunities or subscribe to our academic mailing list, please contact research@rmg.co.uk.
"The research ethos of RMG is exceptional. It is rare to find a museum with such a diverse and open-minded approach to all kinds of research projects and methods of presenting them. Their community involvement is outstanding and I am proud to be associated with the museum. "
Current Collaborative Doctoral Student
Our work
Find out more our research projects and current opportunities
Fellowships
Apply for funding to support research at Royal Museums Greenwich through our Caird Research Fellowships
Collaborative Doctoral Research
We have a strong track record in developing and co-supervising collaborative doctoral projects
Unpath'd Waters Research Project
Read more about Unpath'd Waters, an ambitious project aiming to make marine archaeological and heritage records accessible for the first time across the world
HMS NHS: the Nautical Health Service transcription project
Thanks to our fantastic volunteers, we are well on our way to reviving an important piece of Greenwich’s maritime history.
Conferences and seminars
Check out our programme of current research events and conferences
Policies and commitments
Find out more about how we conduct research at Royal Museums Greenwich and download our policy guidelines.