Deadline: June 16, 2024.

The ASCL has an active visiting fellowship programme. Selected fellows will be able to make use of their excellent library, collaborate and network with colleagues,  and participate in their regular seminars.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

In order to be eligible for a Visiting Research Fellowship, the applicant has to meet all of the following criteria.
He or she must:

• Hold a PhD degree, by the time of applying.
• Have conducted research, as part of the PhD and/or in later projects; with a focus on Africa.
• Be actively pursuing an academic/research career.
• Have published books, book chapters and/or journal articles in recent years that meet international standards.
• In accordance with visa regulations, be ready to return to the country of which he/she is a citizen and/or a current resident upon completion of the fellowship.

BENEFITS

A research fellowship includes:

• A return ticket (economy class).
• Coverage of living costs (fixed amount).
• Accommodation in Leiden: a fellow is provided with his/her own single bed/sitting room. Kitchen and bathroom are to be shared with a maximum of two other fellows (male/female). The rooms are on the first floor, with the landlord and landlady living on the ground floor. If the offered accommodation is unacceptable for the fellow (for instance fellow who wish to travel with a partner, or child) he/she is expected to look for alternative accommodation him/herself in Leiden or its vicinity. Alternative accommodation will not be paid for by the fellowship/institute. The institute cannot assist the fellow in their search for alternative accommodation.
• A medical/liability insurance (please note that this insurance does not cover the cost of treatment of a pre-existing medical condition).
• The use of (shared) office facilities and of library facilities.

APPLICATION

There is an open call for fellowships for 2025. The text of the call, and the application form can be found here (Word document).

Find more information on the OFFICIAL LINK