British Academy Visiting Fellowships (up to 6 months)

The Academy's Visiting Fellowships scheme enables early-career scholars from overseas working in any branch of the humanities or social sciences to apply, in conjunction with a UK host academic, to spend two to six months undertaking a clearly specified research project in the United Kingdom.

Candidates must demonstrate great promise and show that they would benefit from time to pursue their research in the United Kingdom. The Academy regards the host's engagement with the visitor as crucial in ensuring a successful visit. Applications will be prioritised where the host demonstrates a strong interest in the visit, where it is clear that the visitor will be well supported and mentored, and where the mutual benefits are explained.

Part of the funding is allocated for candidates from Africa, and part for candidates from Latin America and the Caribbean. Some funding will also be allocated to candidates from China.

The Academy will grant the title of British Academy Visiting Fellow, and award funding to meet the costs of the visit.

Next deadline: Monday 12th January 2009 (there will be future deadlines to look out for)

See http://www.britac.ac.uk/funding/guide/intl/visfellsnfa.cfm for more information.

Please check website for up to date guidance before making any application. If you wish to be a Visiting Fellow with the Open University Faculty of Arts, you will need a full-time academic from the faculty to sponsor you, and they will need to have discussed your proposed application with the Research and Enterprise Support Team (REST) at least 4 weeks before you intend to submit your application.