Deadline: June 7, 2019
Contact with a Durham scholar must be made by 24 May 2019.
Also, applicants must allow sufficient time to make contact with a potential Reviewer to in turn allow them requisite time to complete the review and to return it directly to the IAS by the 07 June deadline.
The IAS is a prestigious, ideas-based Institute with global reach. The IAS brings together world-leading researchers from all disciplines to work with Durham colleagues on collaborative projects of major intellectual, scientific, political and practical significance. At least twenty visiting IAS Fellows will come to Durham each year to work with its scholars to spark new investigations, set tomorrow’s agenda and participate in a varied programme of activities.
Each year, the Institute supports four ambitious interdisciplinary projects tackling major research questions. It is advantageous if the interests and proposed activities of applicants complement the 2020/21 research projects sponsored by the IAS (see: www.dur.ac.uk/ias/themes/202021projects). Applicants can, therefore, apply to join a project team during the Fellowship period (see pro forma at the end). However, fellowship applicants can also apply to join Durham colleagues in other collaborative projects, to develop ground-breaking ideas, explore interdisciplinary synergies and develop new programmes of research.
It is a condition of the Fellowship that a research collaboration is undertaken.
What the Fellowships offer:
An IAS Fellowship provides recipients with the opportunity to develop their ideas and collaborations in a thriving community of researchers, and through engagement with the University’s Departments and Colleges.
For the duration of their stay, all Fellows will be provided office space (single or multiple occupancies). In addition, all Fellows will be welcomed into a Durham College where they will be offered accommodation (in a one bedroom flat, or similar), and membership of the College’s Senior Common Room.
The IAS will cover the costs associated with the Fellow travelling to Durham from their home institution (one return fare – economy class) and will provide all Fellows with an honorarium (£3,000 for three months).
Limited funds exist for teaching buy-outs or contribution to the loss of income. Academics who will not be on research leave/sabbatical leave whilst taking up a Fellowship in Durham are eligible to apply for teaching buy-out costs of up to £8,000 (for the three month period or pro rata for shorter stays). Alternatively, individuals who will experience a loss of income as a result of accepting an IAS Fellowship are eligible to apply for a contribution towards their salary/earnings of the same amount (up to £8,000).
Fellows are required to:
- Where possible, reside in Durham for three months; however, if this is not possible, the IAS will consider alternative arrangements as long as these provide significant benefits to Durham’s research community;
- Participate in IAS activities, including informal discussions and networking within the IAS community, and engage with staff and research students in relevant Departments and Colleges at Durham University;
- Present a ‘work in progress’ IAS seminar within the IAS;
- Deliver a public lecture within their Durham College;
- Either:
establish a collaborative undertaking with a Durham academic: this can be a joint publication; research project; co-convened workshop or conference; exhibition; or other joint research output;
- Or:
contribute, where appropriate, to other relevant activities in IAS sponsored research projects. Project details for 2020/21 can be found here. In this of applicants apply to collaborate within one of these projects, the applicant must ask the project PI to peer review your research proposal pro forma (see how to apply);
- Acknowledge IAS support in any publications resulting from their Fellowship in Durham;
- Produce an ‘End of Fellowship’ report of no more than 1,000 words detailing their activities and achievements during their time at the IAS.
To apply, visit https://www.dur.ac.uk/ias/fellows/furtherparticulars/
