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Home»Search by Region»Africa»Urban Studies Foundation (USF) International Fellowship 2021 for Scholars from the Global South

Urban Studies Foundation (USF) International Fellowship 2021 for Scholars from the Global South

Jude OgarMarch 19, 20213 Mins Read
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Deadline: April 30, 2021

Applications are open for the Urban Studies Foundation (USF) International Fellowship 2021. The Fellowship covers the costs of a sabbatical period at a university of the candidate’s choice in the Global North or South for the purpose of writing-up the candidate’s existing research findings in the form of publishable articles and/or a book under the guidance of a chosen mentor in their field of study.

Funding is available for a period ranging between 3-9 months, and the proposed research may comprise any theme pertinent to a better understanding of urban realities in the Global South.

Financial Support

  • The financial support attached to the fellowship will meet accommodation and subsistence needs while staying at the host university, return (economy class) air fare, and assistance towards research costs (including any enrolment fees and other resource 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.
  • Shortlisted candidates may also apply for a small amount of limited award support funds to cover either extra-ordinary care costs, for example to support any additional care costs for dependent person(s) incurred during the sabbatical (e.g. children), or costs arising from disability.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be early-to-mid career urban scholars with a PhD obtained 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 (2021).

Application

All candidates should consult the Further Particulars document before applying to the scheme. Prospective mentors may also consult the guidance document.

The application must include:

  • Applicant information including: contact details, recent education, recent academic roles, and the names and contact details of two academic referees. Both referees should be prepared to submit blind letters of recommendation to the Urban Studies Foundation upon request.
  • Fellowship proposal information including dates, mentorship and host institution arrangements.
  • A draft budget in GBP with main cost items, including documentary evidence for all cost items above GBP 500 uploaded as a single pdf (e.g. flight prices, quotes for accommodation, local cost of living rates, etc.).
  • A proposal (in English language) that includes: an outline of the planned research (1200 words maximum), intended outputs (300 words maximum), designation of the host institution (300 words maximum), and a statement of how the candidate’s chosen mentor will support and facilitate the proposed research (300 words maximum).
  • Proof of applicant’s nationality and therefore eligibility for the award.
  • Applicant CV listing academic achievements and publications (3 pages maximum).
  • Short CV from the mentor which includes any previous mentoring experience (3 pages maximum).
  • Supporting letter from the prospective mentor stating their willingness to act as a mentor to the fellow, and indicating the suitability of the host institution for the proposed sabbatical study (2 pages maximum).

Candidates must complete the online application form no later than April 30, 2021 (by 23:59 GMT, UK time).

Click here to apply

For more information, visit USF Fellowship.

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