The Centre of African Studies of the University of London invites
applications from Nigerian academics to take part in a scheme of
collaborative research funded by the Leventis Foundation.
Sabbatical at the Centre of African Studies, University of London:
The
Leventis Research Co-operation Programme is devised to assist younger
scholars develop their research interests in collaboration with their
counterparts in London. Applicants are invited to apply to spend three
months as visitors of the Centre of African Studies in order to pursue
their research in libraries and archives and to participate in the
intellectual life of the Centre. The scheme might be particularly
appropriate for scholars working up a PhD thesis into publishable form.
How to Apply.
To be considered for the fellowship, applicants should send the following documents via email to [email protected].
- A complete curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- A
statement of current research interests (of not more than 1,000 words)
specifying the aims to be achieved during the research period in London - One academic reference letter supporting the application (sent directly from the email account of the referee to [email protected])
Applications
are considered by a Steering Committee in London. Emails will be sent
to the applicants informing them of the Committee’s decision soon after
the deadline of 31st March.
Email applications are preferable, but if you are unable to send your application by email, please post it to:
Ms Angelica Baschiera
Centre of African studies
SOAS‐University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom
Visit https://www.soas.ac.uk/cas/sponsorship/leventis/ for more information.
Deadline:
31 March 2023.
