Deadline: 20-Jun-23
Applications are invited to the USF’s International Fellowships for urban scholars from the Global South.
Each award will cover the cost of a sabbatical period at a university of the candidate’s choice, worldwide, for the purpose of writing-up the candidate’s existing research findings in the form of publishable articles and/or a book. The proposed work should be completed under the guidance of a chosen mentor in the candidate’s field of study.
Details
- Funding is available for a period ranging between 3-9 months, and eligible research may cover any theme pertinent to a better understanding of urban realities in the Global South.
- There is no formal limit. Candidates must research and provide a reasonable and justified budget with their application (including evidence for any item above GBP 500; and exchange rate evidence where applicable).
- Each budget for each global location is likely to vary a lot, and therefore the USF does not set such limits. Please carefully read the Further Particulars document for guidance, and please note that the panel will carefully examine each budget to see if it is reasonable and well-justified in relation to the timeframe and location.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be early-to-mid career urban scholars with a PhD awarded within the preceding 10 years (by the submission deadline) who currently work in a university or other research institution within the Global South. Candidates must also be nationals of a country in the Global South, defined as any country on the present OECD list of ODA recipients (2023).
- Requirements
- The applicant must make suitable arrangements to be mentored by a senior urban scholar at their chosen research institution. Eligible research institutions may be anywhere worldwide, and Fellowships based in Global South regions are equally encouraged.
Terms
The financial support attached to the fellowship will meet accommodation and subsistence needs while staying at the host university, return travel, and assistance towards some research costs. There is also a small budget available for the mentor to assist the Fellow to meet their intended research aims should this be appropriate. Short-listed candidates may also apply for a small supplemental grant if they have extra-ordinary costs arising during the fellowship that result from either:
- Caring responsibilities for dependent persons (e.g. childcare), or
- Disability.
For more information, visit Urban Studies Foundation.