About the internship
This internship is for early-career professionals and supports technical skills development, knowledge and understanding in an area of conservation practice deemed ‘at risk’. The intern will contribute to museum projects, in particular the First Light project to transform the Royal Observatory.
Under specialist supervision, the intern will gain hands-on experience in the conservation of horological and scientific instruments, learning how to balance long-term preservation with the display, access and operation of these complex objects, in line with professional conservation standards and ethical guidelines.
The intern will also benefit from funded training, workshops, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Supervision and mentoring
- Primary Supervisor: Karen Jensen, Object Conservation Manager
- Specialist Supervisor: Francis Brodie, Horology Conservator
- Professional Mentor: Francesca Whymark ACR FIIC, Senior Manager, Conservation
Funding acknowledgement
This internship is made possible thanks to the Collaborative Conservation Skills Internship Programme, supported by the Anna Plowden Trust, Idlewild Trust, Julia Rausing Trust, Pilgrim Trust, Radcliffe Trust, and the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Institute of Conservation (Icon).
Royal Museums Greenwich has received a grant of £25,000 to support delivery of this internship, including:
- £20,000 for the intern's bursary
- £5,000 for enrichment including training, workshops, professional development, and networking opportunities
