The Department of Geography at the University of Durham is inviting
applications for an Overseas Visiting Fellowship for the academic year
2003-2004. The Fellowship is aimed at scholars based outside the UK who
have an established research record.
Under the terms of the Fellowship, the Department will pay for a return
economy international airfare (by the most economic route), plus a
subsistence allowance of GBP500 per month for a minimum of 3 and a
maximum of 4 months. In return the holder of the Fellowship is expected
to: participate in the intellectual culture of the department, including
in the activities/meetings of appropriate research groups; present one
or two research seminars; interact with staff and postgraduates.
Preference will be given to applicants who can be in Durham during term
time (that is, early October to early December, mid January to March,
and mid April to early July). The earliest possible date for the start
of the visit is 1 August 2003 and the latest possible date for the end
of the visit is 31 July 2004.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must be nominated by a member of the academic staff of the
Department of Geography at the University of Durham. Please feel free
to contact an appropriate member of staff directly. Details of staff
research interests are available on the website:
www.geography.dur.ac.uk. The application consists of a CV and a
one-page covering letter from the proposed visitor (to be submiutted via
the nominating member of staff). The letter should outline why you wish
to come to the Department and what you expect to achieve during your
stay. The nominating member of staff at Durham should discuss your
application with the convenor of the appropriate research group. It may
be possible for the successful applicant to combine the Departmental
Fellowship with a College Fellowship which would assist with
accommodation in Durham. Further details about College Fellowships will
be available to the successful applicant.
The closing date for nominations is Friday 28 March 2003.
Further details will be available in due course on the website at:
http://www.geography.dur.ac.uk/news/fellowship.html
Queries about the application process should be directed to:
Miss Rachel Pears
Department of Geography,
Science Site, South Road,
Durham, DH1 3LE, UK
Tel: +44 (0)191 374 2467
Fax: +44 (0)191 374 2456
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