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Fellowship · Recurring

Visiting Researchers Fellowship

Funding and a 1–2 month residency at SIMAD for researchers from partner institutions, to co-produce research in twelve priority areas.

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SIMAD University’s Visiting Researchers Fellowship funds scholars from around the world to strengthen research collaboration with other institutions and increase the University’s research output. Fellows are invited for a 1–2 month residency.

Priority research areas

  • Climate and environment
  • Quality education
  • Peace, justice and good governance
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Equity and equality
  • Food security
  • State building and federalism
  • Clean water and sanitation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Migration
  • Decent economic growth

Required documents

  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Publication record for the last 5 years
  • All academic transcripts
  • A 2–3 page concept note: introduction, background, objectives, target journals, expected publications and budget overview

Travel, visa and other costs are not covered and are borne by the fellow.

Details on this page are from the most recent call (May 2023). Contact CRD to ask about the next round.

Who can apply

  • Researchers affiliated with a university, institution or business that has a research collaboration with SIMAD University
  • Former SIMAD staff or alumni now affiliated with an outside institution
  • A PhD, or PhD candidacy with at least 5 years of research experience

What is offered

  • A 1–2 month residency at SIMAD University
  • Full access to SIMAD research facilities
  • Short-term: up to US$6,000 for research and publication, paid in instalments
  • Long-term: up to US$12,000 for research and publication, paid in instalments

What is expected

  • Submit proof of manuscript submission within the first six months of the funded year
  • Short-term: publish at least 2 articles in ISI/Scopus-indexed journals
  • Long-term: publish at least 4 articles in ISI/Scopus-indexed journals
  • Acknowledge SIMAD funding and affiliate outputs with SIMAD and your home institution only

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