Leventis Fellowship at SOAS, University of London For Nigerian Academics 2022

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.

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.

Eligibility Criteria

The scheme might be particularly appropriate for scholars working up a PhD thesis into publishable form.

Aim and Benefits

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.

Process

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 31 March.

Documents Required for Application

• 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

Please note that in order to submit the documents (including references), applicants must have a gmail account. If an applicant does not have a gmail account, one must be created.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should go to University of London on docs.google.com to apply