ASCL LeidenASA Visiting Fellowship for African Researchers
The ASC Leiden hosts visiting research fellows in the framework of the Leiden African Studies Assembly (Leiden ASA), a network for cooperation between Leiden-based Africanists. During their stay in Leiden, visiting research fellows conduct data analysis and/or write, frequently as part of a collaborative project with one or more ASCL staff members and Africanists at other Leiden University institutes or colleges. The maximum duration of a visiting research fellowship is 90 days. The ASCL offers a collaborative fellowship program with the IIAS in addition to its regular visiting research fellowship program (International Institute for Asian Studies).
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Application Requirements
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree, by the time of applying. Have conducted research, as part of the Ph.D. 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. In the assessment of applications that meet these requirements; Preference will be given to applicants based in Africa. Africa here refers to the member states of the African Union. Based in Africa is understood to mean having lived in Africa during at least two of the last four years; and Emphasis will be placed on the quality, intended outputs, and feasibility of the research project proposed for the fellowship.
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Required Documents
Passport/ID. Ph.D. certificate. CV/Resume. Published books/journal articles etc.
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Funding Specifications
<p>Not specified.</p>
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Application Steps
To apply, download an application form from the website when applications are open. (https://www.ascleiden.nl/content/visiting-fellowship-programme)
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A daily stipend to cover living expenses.
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). If the offered accommodation is unacceptable for the fellow he/she is requested to look for alternative accommodation him/herself. Alternative accommodation will not be paid for by the fellowship.
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.
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