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Visiting Research Fellowship at the University of Glasgow

Deadline
55 days left
Funding
Fully funded
Level
Doctorate, Post-doctorate
Country
United Kingdom

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This research fellowship from the University of Glasgow Library is for researchers whose project draws on its collections, for a stay of 2 to 4 weeks in 2027. It covers, within a total cap of 2,500 GBP, travel, accommodation, subsistence, and other reasonable research expenses. Applications are submitted online with a short CV, a research proposal, and a detailed budget, by January 5, 2027.

Verified on 29 October 2026

This research program at the University of Glasgow supports PhD holders or experienced researchers wishing to study its collections: the fellowship covers travel, accommodation, and research expenses up to 2,500 GBP, with applications open until January 5, 2027. Applications close on 5 January 2027, that is in 55 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Projet lié aux collections de la bibliothèque

    “The award will be made for a project relating to the University of Glasgow Library collections.”

  • Candidature via formulaire en ligne

    “University of Glasgow Library Visiting Research Fellowships: Application Form. Please complete each field with the requested information and upload a brief CV.”

  • Durée du séjour (2-4 semaines)

    “The successful recipients should spend between two and four weeks over the course of a year working with the collections in Glasgow.”

  • Valeur maximale de l'aide

    “The maximum value of any award that can be claimed is £2500.”

  • Expérience requise : Posséder un track record de recherche démontrable (par ex. publications évaluées par les pairs) peut être pris en compte pour les candidats sans doctorat

To be confirmed

  • Doctorat attendu

    “Applicants will be at any stage of their academic career but are expected to be a holder of a completed Ph.D.”

Assets

  • Soutien de la William Lind Foundation

    “Up to three Fellowships are offered by the William Lind Foundation to support research into Scottish business history”

Watch points

  • Conformité à la Travel Booking policy requise pour remboursement

    “Please ensure you read the travel policy in full before costing, booking, or claiming expenses, in particular restrictions on Airbnb bookings and UK domestic flights. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reimburse costs if they do not comply with the Policy.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is “collections”: this is not a general-topic award, but support for a project that genuinely depends on a specific body of library material. The second trap is the 2,500 GBP cap: you need to plan around eligible costs, not a theoretical budget, or the request loses credibility. The right move is to start from a defined set of references or collection URLs, cost a short stay that complies with the Travel Policy, and state in one sentence what public engagement will add to the project.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

What is actually funded

  • TravelFrais de voyage éligibles à être réclamés jusqu'à concurrence de £2500
  • AccommodationFrais d'hébergement éligibles à être réclamés jusqu'à concurrence de £2500
  • Living allowanceFrais de subsistance et autres frais raisonnables de recherche éligibles à être réclamés jusqu'à concurrence de £2500
  • Frais de rechercheAutres frais raisonnables liés à la recherche éligibles à être réclamés jusqu'à concurrence de £2500

Countries covered

No nationality restriction is stated: applicants are researchers whose project relates to the University of Glasgow Library collections. A completed Ph.D. is expected, but a demonstrable research track record can also count. Up to three Fellowships are also reserved through the William Lind Foundation for Scottish business history, and independent and emeritus researchers are explicitly included.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • CVTélécharger un court CV, nom de fichier 'Surname_CV.pdf'
  • Research proposal (500-1000 words)Proposition de recherche 500-1000 mots (limite de caractères 6000)
  • Collections (références/URLs)Détailler les collections pertinentes, inclure références et/ou URL du catalogue
  • Public engagementInformation sur les opportunités d'engagement public liées au projet
  • Costs breakdown (Travel, Accommodation, Other)Estimation des coûts anticipés en livres sterling, total maximal £2500
  • Contact details (prénom, nom, institution, email)Informations de contact demandées dans le formulaire
  • Confirmation de lecture de la Travel PolicyConfirmation que le candidat a lu et accepte la Travel Booking policy

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