SOAS University of London Leventis Fellowship for Nigerian Academics 2023

Leventis Foundation is funding Leventis 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
• Aim and Benefits of Leventis Fellowship
• Requirements for Leventis Fellowship Qualification
• 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

Aim and Benefits of Leventis Fellowship

Fully funded

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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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

• 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. 

For more details, visit SOAS University of London website.