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SOAS University of London 2022 Leventis Fellowship For Nigerian Academics

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.

About University of London

The University of London (abbreviated as Lond or more rarely Londin in post-nominals) is a federal[a] public research university located in London, England, United Kingdom. The university was established by royal charter in 1836, as a degree-awarding examination board for students holding certificates from University College London and King’s College London and “other such other Institutions, corporate or unincorporated, as shall be established for the purpose of Education, whether within the Metropolis or elsewhere within our United Kingdom”, allowing it to be one of three institutions to claim the title of the third-oldest university in England

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Aim and Benefits of SOAS University of London Leventis Fellowship

  • 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.

Requirements for SOAS University of London Leventis Fellowship Qualification

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

Date, Process and Venue for SOAS University of London Leventis Fellowship

  • 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.
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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.

Application Deadline

March 31, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of London on docs.google.com to apply

To be considered for the fellowship, applicants should apply using the online form.

Please ask you referee to send your reference letter directly to ab17@soas.ac.uk or upload a copy of the reference letter here below.

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