Visiting Research Fellowships
Forecasted
Visiting Research Fellowships support scholars researching Commonwealth issues within the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, linking focused research with an interdisciplinary academic community.
Funder: University of London - School of Advanced Study
Due Dates: Applications not currently accepted; reopening details to be announced
Funding Amounts: Research facilities and institutional access; £2,600 annual bench fee, applied pro rata
Summary: Visiting fellowships support distinguished scholars undertaking Commonwealth-relevant research within the Institute of Commonwealth Studies’ academic community.
Key Information: Applicants need an academic or policy-related track record appropriate to mid-career or senior-level research.
Description
The Visiting Research Fellowships at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, part of the University of London’s School of Advanced Study, provide an academic base for distinguished scholars whose work is relevant to Commonwealth issues. The programme connects visiting researchers with an interdisciplinary community working across history, human rights, development and related fields, with research informing engagement with government, NGOs and civil society.
The Institute’s four research clusters address strengthening the rule of law for human rights and development; promoting the rights of minorities, Indigenous peoples and stateless persons; supporting environmental justice and combatting climate breakdown; and defending multilateralism and international law. Fellows combine focused research with participation in the Institute’s intellectual life and receive access to its research facilities during their tenure.
