Applicants are inviting for IASH-SSPS Research Fellowships for the receipt of the next round of applications. Students from all around the world are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

The IASH-SSPS Research Fellowships are intended to encourage outstanding interdisciplinary research, international scholarly collaboration, and networking activities of visiting Research Fellows together with academics in the School of Social and Political Science (SSPS).

These fellowships are usually for a duration of one semester (3-4 months), and not less than 2 months, and are usually funded at approximately £1,250-£3,750 as a contribution towards additional living costs, and/or travel grants of up to £500. Applications for less than two months will not be considered.

• Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects:  Fellowships are awarded in the subject offered by the School of Social and Political Science(SSPS).
• Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this application you must meet the following requirements:
• Candidates for Fellowships will hold a doctorate or equivalent professional qualification. Consideration will be given to the academic record and the publications of all applicants and their capacity to disseminate their views among a community of like-minded people.
• Candidates will be expected to have been in communication with the member of SSPS staff with whom they intend to collaborate before applying and to name the SSPS collaborator/mentor in their application. The collaborator should also provide one of the necessary supporting statements for the Fellowship.
• Fellows are expected to be resident in Edinburgh throughout the tenure of their Fellowship and to play a full part in the activities of IASH and SSPS. The Institute may be able to help with finding suitable accommodation in Edinburgh.
• No regular teaching is required, but Fellows are expected to become involved in the School and contribute through the provision of a workshop, seminar or online learning resources such as a series of blog posts. Fellows will give at least one seminar at IASH and one seminar/workshop in SSPS on their current research work.

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.