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Description

The Trustees are offering Visiting Fellowships to a number of UK universities to enable them to invite one or two visitors to the UK for the purpose of research and collaboration. Universities not on the rota of institutions selected by the Trustees may not apply directly to the Trust under this scheme.

Aim
To enable one or two post-doctoral academic researchers (normally with no more than eight years post-doctoral experience) to visit the UK university for the purpose of research and collaboration. Visiting Fellows are encouraged to give lectures and seminars and to participate in the intellectual life of the institution.

Eligible Applicants
2008/2009 academic year:
Aberystwyth University / Prifysgol Aberystwyth
University of Brighton
Brunel University
University of Dundee
Keele University
Liverpool Hope University
London South Bank University
Napier University
Newport, University of Wales / Casnewydd, Prifysgol Cymru
University of Northampton
University of Ulster
University of Worcester

Eligible Fields
Visiting Fellows may be in any field.

Eligible Duration And Timing
Between 9 and 12 consecutive months for each Visiting Fellow.

Eligible Costs
Subsistence expenses of up to £1,800 per month;
spouse allowance of up to £3,900 for an accompanying spouse/partner;
return fare for the Fellow and spouse/partner;
London allowance of up to £2,600 for the Fellow;
up to £750 for travel within the UK for the Fellow for research trips, conferences, etc.

Value
Dependent on particular circumstances of application.

Ineligible Elements
bench fees;
overheads and other indirect costs

Application Procedure
Only universities on the rota selected by the Trustees may nominate Fellows. Individuals from overseas wishing to undertake a Visiting Fellowship should approach the relevant university to determine internal selection procedures. Individuals should NOT contact the Leverhulme Trust directly.

Contact
If your query is not answered above, or if participating universities require further details, please contact Jean Cater (020 7822 6952) or Michael Cranny (020 7822 6964).