The Environmental Humanities Visiting Research Fellowships at IASH support interdisciplinary research on environmental topics, connecting scholars with the Edinburgh Environmental Humanities Network.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application) | February 2027 (Confidential references)
Funding Amounts: £1,300/month bursary; typical tenure 2–4 months (total £2,600–£5,200); no accommodation costs covered.
Summary: Fellowships for mid-career and senior scholars to pursue interdisciplinary Environmental Humanities research and collaborate with the Edinburgh network at IASH.
Key Information: Applicants must have at least five years postdoctoral experience and secure a University of Edinburgh collaborator.
The Environmental Humanities Visiting Research Fellowships support mid-career and senior scholars engaged in interdisciplinary research within the Environmental Humanities. Hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh, these fellowships aim to foster international scholarly collaboration and strengthen connections with the Edinburgh Environmental Humanities Network. Fellows are expected to actively participate in IASH events, collaborate with academic staff, and present their research both to IASH and Environmental Humanities audiences. The program provides fellows with access to extensive archival and library resources, encouraging engagement with the broader academic community in Edinburgh.