The Centre of African Studies of the University of London invites applications from Nigerian academics to take part in a scheme of collaborative research funded by the Leventis Foundation.
The Leventis Research Co-operation Programme is devised to assist younger scholars develop their research interests in collaboration with their counterparts in London. Applicants are invited to apply to spend three months as visitors of the Centre of African Studies in order to pursue their research in libraries and archives and to participate in the intellectual life of the Centre.
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Leventis Fellowship
| Application Deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | SOAS University of London |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Leventis Fellowship
Applicants are invited to apply to spend three months as visitors of the Centre of African Studies in order to pursue their research in libraries and archives and to participate in the intellectual life of the Centre.
Requirements for Leventis Fellowship Qualification
The scheme might be particularly appropriate for scholars working up a PhD thesis into publishable form.
Application Deadline
March 31, 2023How to Apply
To be considered for the fellowship, applicants should apply using the online form including the following documents:
- A complete curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- A statement of current research interests (of not more than 1,000 words) specifying the aims to be achieved during the research period in London
- One academic reference letter supporting the application
Please note that in order to submit the documents (including references), applicants must have a gmail account. If an applicant does not have a gmail account, one must be created.
Applications are considered by a Steering Committee in London. Emails will be sent to the applicants informing them of the Committee's decision soon after the deadline of 31 March.
For more details, visit the website.
