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Urban Studies Foundation (USF) International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in UK, 2018

Urban Studies Foundation (USF) International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in UK, 2018

Applicants are invited to apply for the Urban Studies Foundation (USF) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to undertake up to 3 years dedicated Urban Studies research.  Fellowships are available to the postdoctoral research program.

International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship. Fellowships are awarded to undertake up to 3 years dedicated Urban Studies research, following a program of research designed and executed by the Fellow at any eligible institution of higher education across the globe.

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The main objective of the USF is to provide significant grant funding and support to individuals and institutions engaged in the advancement of groundbreaking postgraduate urban academic research and education.

Brief Description

University or Organization: Urban Studies Foundation
Department: NA
Course Level: Postdoctoral Research study
Award: Varies
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: NA
Nationality: International students
The program can be taken in the UK
Application Deadline: Closed

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

  •  Applicants must have obtained a PhD within the preceding 5 years; they must normally be prepared to move from their present place of academic employment/activity to another one elsewhere,
  •  must be demonstrably involved in Urban Studies research, with a credible program of future Urban Studies research and scholarship.
  • International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
  • Applicants must have developed their application in close association with a mentor from the potential ‘host’ institution, and the application form requires input from the applicant, the mentor, and the host institution.

How to Apply

  • How to Apply: Completed applications must be submitted electronically to Ruth Harkin at Ruth.Harkin-at-Glasgow.ac.uk, cc’d to Donald McNeill (d.mcneill-at-westernsydney.edu.au) no later than 8 October 2017.
  • Supporting Documents: The application must include:
  • Completed application form: a WORD version of this application form will be available on the USF website, containing a number of fields to be completed by the applicant, by the mentor, and by the proposed host institution.
  • Outline of the proposed program of Urban Studies research to be undertaken by the Fellow: the last part of the application form is given over to up to 5 pages for the applicant to elaborate on their contribution/commitment to Urban Studies, and to provide details of their proposed research program
  • A 3-page CV listing academic achievements and publications
  • Copy of PhD award letter or some equivalent document that can confirm the veracity and date of the applicant’s PhD award
  • Two academic references: it will be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their two referees (at least one of whom should have acted as their PhD supervisor) send their references directly to the above e-mail addresses by the specified deadline of 8 October 2017.
  • Admission Requirements: Applicants must have obtained a PhD within the preceding 5 years.
  • Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Benefits: The Urban Studies Foundation will undertake to pay an annual award to the host institution of successful applicants, which should meet both the salary agreed between the applicant and the host institution and additional research expenses.

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