

The RCMC welcomes senior scholars, curators and experts such as artists, designers or other makers, who wish to work with our collections and staff to apply to become a Research Associate.
While we do not offer funding for Research Associates, we provide a stimulating environment for research and exchange, which includes access the some of the resources offered by the Center, including but not limited to: access to our collections data management systems, access to the museums library/archives; access to our team of curators and researchers. Associates are appointed for 1 year with the possibility of extension (based on review).
Scholars or professionals (with PhD or equivalent) who have considerable experience within their respective fields, with or without a permanent institutional affiliation, doing innovate work on ethnographic collections, who would benefit from working with the team of the RCMC/NMWV.
We accept applications for Research Associates at any time. Applications should be sent to rcmc@wereldculturen.nl. Please include ‘Research Associate’ in the subject line. Applications must include a cv and a brief research proposal. The proposal should not exceed 500 words, and should indicate the following:
Note: Research Associate positions are subject to the approval of the relevant curators. We therefore advise you to contact the curator in advance.