The Isabel Dalhousie Fellowship
The Isabel Dalhousie Fellowship supports distinguished humanities scholars and writers to conduct research and public engagement at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; typically supports research residencies for distinguished scholars in the humanities.
Summary: Recognizes and supports leading scholars and writers in the humanities with a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities.
Description
The Isabel Dalhousie Fellowship honors distinguished scholars and writers in the humanities, supporting their research and public engagement at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH), University of Edinburgh. Established by Sir Alexander McCall Smith and named after the heroine of his novel series, the fellowship celebrates excellence in fields such as literature, philosophy, linguistics, and criticism. Past fellows have included internationally recognized poets, literary critics, philosophers, and linguists who have contributed significantly to their disciplines through lectures, research, and publications during their residency at the Institute.
