FELLOWSHIP: International Visiting Research Fellowship 2025–26 at University of Liverpool – School of Law and Social Justice [Funding up to Rs. 2.14 L | Apply by Aug 31]
About the school
• The School of Law and Social Justice includes the Department of Sociology, Social Policy, and Criminology, and the Liverpool Law School
• Strong international collaborations exist with academics, practitioners, intergovernmental bodies, and civil society
Eligibility
• Applicants must be of postdoctoral status or possess equivalent experience
• A confirmed academic collaborator based permanently in the School is required to host the applicant
• Fellowships shorter than two weeks are typically not considered
Responsibilities
• Develop or extend research collaborations with School staff or clusters
• Present a work-in-progress lecture or seminar
• Produce joint publications or collaborative funding applications
• Write a reflective blog post for the School’s blog
• Submit an end-of-fellowship report (max 1,000 words) summarizing activities and achievements
Benefits
• Funding up to £2,500 (approx. Rs. 2.14 lakh) for travel, accommodation, or subsistence
• Enhanced funding up to £5,000 available for researchers from under-resourced regions (subject to discretion)
• Access to all University of Liverpool services, including libraries and sports facilities
• Dedicated researcher office space (subject to availability)
• Participation in all School research activities and relevant research clusters
• Support for visa applications and accommodation guidance provided
How to apply
• Submit a summary CV and a proposal (up to 1,000 words) addressing:
• Summary of research expertise and reason for the visit
• Detailed outline of planned activities during the fellowship
• Contribution to the School’s research culture (e.g., collaborations, training, funding bids)
• Anticipated outcomes (e.g., publications, partnerships)
• Cost breakdown and co-funding sources (if any)
• Include a supporting statement from the academic collaborator at the School
Deadline
• Apply by Sunday, 31 August 2025