An invitation to membership

For those who shape the field.

Harrington Centre opens its membership to senior scholars. Participation is shaped around sustained contribution within the discipline and dialogue with colleagues of established distinction.

Membership · By academic standing

Apply to join the Centre.

The Harrington Centre is, before all else, a working body — a community of scholars engaged in active research. Membership is generally reserved for senior academics and implies active participation rather than attendance alone. We look forward to receiving your application.

ApplicationBy email
DecisionReviewed individually
Addressharrington-centre@lapub.co.uk

Eligibility

Who may join.

Senior rank

Open to scholars holding, or having held, a senior academic position. Project directions are set after acceptance.

  • Professors
  • Associate Professors & Readers
  • Senior Lecturers

How to apply

One email. Four items inside.

There is no form to fill. Write to us directly and attach the four items listed here. We read every request and reply.

harrington-centre@lapub.co.uk
01

Your request

A short note telling us your position and why you wish to join.

02

Your CV

A current academic curriculum vitae, attached as a PDF.

03

Your principal project

The main project you would like to work on with the Centre — or one you are already running.

04

Three further ideas

Three secondary directions you would be glad to explore alongside the principal one.

What membership grants

More than a title.

Membership carries the customary standing of a learned centre — and, increasingly, a living network you carry in your pocket.

01
Affiliation & standing
Formal affiliation with the Harrington Centre and recognition as a Member, which may accompany your publications, professional profiles and public-facing activities.
02
Lead and join research projects
Opportunities to propose, lead and collaborate on Centre projects, supported by its institutional framework and partners.
03
Events & academic gatherings
Participation in conferences, symposia, lectures and other Centre convenings.
04
Public engagement
Access to venues, audiences and communication channels for lectures, seminars and book presentations.
05
Editorial & peer review roles
Invitations to serve as reviewer, editorial contributor or member of publication panels.
06
Member profile
A dedicated profile in the members' directory, presenting your work, research interests, projects and publications.
07
Eligibility for the Council
Eligibility for nomination to the Centre’s Council, with a voice in shaping its academic direction.
08
External endorsement support
Letters of affiliation and institutional backing for grant applications, collaborations and funding bids.
09
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Access to interdisciplinary working groups and collaborative initiatives across humanities, social sciences and related fields.
10
Publishing opportunities
Access to publication routes via London Academic Publishing, including journals and monographs, and participation in Brolly. Journal of Social Sciences.

Where the work happens.

Every member receives access to the community app — a place to discuss projects and research, meet collaborators, and find networking and business opportunities. Members also circulate practical openings here, from referrals to funding opportunities.

Project rooms Research threads Networking Business Referrals & Funding
Community app

Ready when you are.

Confirm your standing, gather your four documents, and send them to us in one email.