International Visiting Research Fellowship Programme
Application Deadline:
31 August 2025
About Organisation
The University of Liverpool, a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, has been at the forefront of transformative education and cutting-edge research since 1881. As the original redbrick university, it has been deeply integrated with the city of Liverpool for nearly 150 years. The institution fosters a vibrant academic community committed to the advancement of learning and the enrichment of lives. The University promotes global partnerships and inclusive growth, embracing diversity and intellectual curiosity across disciplines. Within this setting, the School of Law and Social Justice stands as a centre for progressive thought, impactful scholarship, and meaningful social change. The School actively encourages international collaborations, especially with scholars from the Global South, aiming to strengthen global research networks and generate solutions to complex legal and social challenges. It houses a dynamic research environment that supports innovative projects, interdisciplinary discourse, and thought leadership on contemporary global issues.
About the Grant
The School of Law and Social Justice at the University of Liverpool is inviting applications for its International Visiting Research Fellowships for the 2025–26 academic year. These fellowships are designed to attract researchers from outside the UK to collaborate with faculty and research clusters within the School. Aligned with the university’s Global Strategy, this initiative particularly encourages applications from scholars based in the Global South. Fellows will have the opportunity to engage in a vibrant research ecosystem, contributing to ongoing projects and initiating new collaborations. Funded fellows may receive a stipend of up to £5,000, in addition to access to university facilities, library resources, and dedicated desk space. The fellowship offers a platform for joint research publications, development of funding proposals, and meaningful academic exchanges. Fellows are expected to actively participate in research events, deliver seminars, and contribute to the intellectual life of the School.
Who can Apply?
The fellowship is open to postdoctoral researchers or those with equivalent academic experience based outside the UK. Applicants must secure support from a permanent academic staff member within the School of Law and Social Justice at the University of Liverpool, who will act as their host. Fellowships are flexible in duration but must exceed two weeks to be considered. Successful candidates are expected to collaborate on research activities, participate in School events, and contribute to ongoing or new projects. This may include publishing joint research, engaging in collaborative funding applications, and delivering seminars or workshops. Additionally, fellows are required to acknowledge the School’s support in any resulting publications, write a reflective blog post, and submit a final report summarizing their contributions and outcomes.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants should submit a summary CV, a completed application form with a 1,000-word proposal, and a supporting statement from their collaborating faculty member in the School.
Application Deadline
Applications for the 2025–26 fellowship are currently open. The final deadline for submission is Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (BST) on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Grant Amount
Funded fellows may receive a stipend of up to £5,000 to cover travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses. Final funding decisions rest with the School,
Last Date To Apply
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