Call for Papers
New Research in Military History: A Conference for
Postgraduate and Early-career Historians
18 November 2011
This conference, organised by the British Commission for Military History in association
with the History of Warfare Research Group at King’s College London, intends to
highlight the breadth and depth of research being undertaken by postgraduate and early
career historians in the field of military history.
The British Commission for Military History's New Research in Military History
conference is a recently established forum for those are engaged in research in military
history or related disciplines to meet other new and established scholars and to present a
paper in a supportive environment. We aim to provide an opportunity for postgraduate and
early-career historians to present their work to a wider audience of practising military
historians. Papers on any aspect of military history, broadly defined, are welcomed.
Proposals (c.300 words) for papers of 20 minutes should be submitted, using the form
below, to the organisers at bcmhnewresearchers@gmail.com by 30 September 2011.
The conference will include a keynote lecture by Professor Brian Holden Reid. It will take
place at the Strand Campus of King’s College London.
The British Commission for Military History is the pre-eminent association for professional
military historians in the UK, dedicated to the promotion and discussion of military history
in its broadest sense. This conference is designed to introduce younger scholars to the
Commission, whose members will also be in attendance. Participants will be welcome to
attend the Commission’s autumn conference to be held at the National Army Museum,
Chelsea on Saturday 19th November, on the theme ‘The British National Service Army’.
Conference Organisers
Paul Harris
Ross Mahoney
bcmhnewresearchers@gmail.com
The British Commission for Military History
New Research in Military History
Application
Email to bcmhnewresearchers@gmail.com
Title
Name
Address
Email
Are you a Postgraduate Student?
If YES please provide details of your
course (Topic/Institution/Supervisor)
Are you an Early Career Historian?
If YES please provide details of your
current position and date of graduation
Have you previously presented a paper
at the New Research in Military History
Conference? (If YES please provide the
title)
Have you previously applied to present
at the New Research in Military History
Conference, but not been selected? (If
YES please provide the proposed title)
Proposed Paper Title
Abstract (c. 300 Words)