RESEARCH

As a University of Oxford museum, the Ashmolean seeks to provide intellectual leadership in scholarship and research relating to areas covered by its collections.

The research priorities arise from the nature of the Museum's collections, but are not confined to the collections themselves. The scope of current research includes historical, material and intellectual context, the history of collecting, the conservation and scientific analysis of the collections, as well as museology.

Discover here the latest research the Ashmolean is involved in, spanning archaeology, history, art history and classics and meet our curators and researchers.

Research publications, partnerships and opportunities can also be browsed from this page.

VIEW ALL CURRENT AND PAST RESEARCH PROJECTS

FEATURED PROJECTS

These projects show the diversity of research that is undertaken at the Ashmolean.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT THE ASHMOLEAN

EARLY CAREER RESEARCH

Find out about research opportunities in the key areas and departments at the Museum and how to apply for funding.

DOCTORAL RESEARCH

Ashmolean curatorial staff welcome the chance to supervise doctoral students in subjects within the remit of the Museum.