Centre of African Studies 2021 Leventis Fellowship for Nigerian Academics at SOAS, University of London

The Centre of African Studies of the University of London UK invites applications from Nigerian academics to take part in a scheme of collaborative research funded by the Leventis Foundation.

The fellowship is awarded in libraries and archives and to participate in the intellectual life of the Centre.

Leventis Foundation is funding fellowship for younger scholars to develop their research interests in the field of libraries and archives and to participate in the intellectual life of the Center. Nigerian academics are eligible for this research fellowship. Duration of fellowship is of three months. The scheme might be particularly appropriate for scholars working up a PhD thesis into publishable form. Send your application by post.

• Table of Content
• About SOAS University of London
• Leventis Fellowship
• Requirements for Leventis Fellowship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is a remarkable institution. With our vast repository of knowledge and expertise on our specialist regions, we are uniquely placed to inform and shape current thinking about the economic, political, cultural, security and religious challenges of our world. Our programmes are taught by respected academics engaged in fieldwork and research which influences government policy and the lives of individuals across the globe. SOAS scholars grap... continue reading

Leventis Fellowship

Application Deadline	31 Mar 2022
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	SOAS University of London
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for Leventis Fellowship Qualification

• -Applications from Nigerian academics to take part in a scheme of collaborative research.
• -The scheme might be particularly appropriate for scholars working up a PhD thesis into publishable form.

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.

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. 

Application Deadline

March 31, 2022

How to Apply

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

To be considered for the fellowship, applicants should apply using the online form including the following documents listed above

For more details, visit SOAS website