3 month Charles Wallace Pakistan Fellowship – How To Apply – 2012-2013
Who the fellowship is for?
One visiting fellowship is awarded biennially by the Centre of South Asian Studies, SOAS, and the Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust for students who have completed a PhD. Applicants must be Pakistan nationals and resident in Pakistan at the time the application is submitted. The fellowship will be awarded to those who would be ready to make the most of a short period of study and discussion at SOAS. Applications will beencouraged in particular from those scholars who have had little or no opportunity to do research outside Pakistan.
Who is eligible?
Pakistan citizens must be in the early to middle stage of their academic careers working in the fields of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences which are supported at SOAS. For a list of subjects please check the Taught Masters programmes on the SOAS website. Please note that Humanities and Social Science subjects which are not supported at SOAS will normally not be considered. Those who are already enrolled in any Higher Educational Institution in the United Kingdom (including SOAS) are not eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language ability, both written and spoken, to participate in discussions and use resource materials.
What is its value?
The fellowship at present carries a monthly accommodation and living grant of £1,250 for up to three months, and an economy return air fare to London. Please note that it is the responsibility of the successful candidate to arrange accommodation within the limit of the budget.
Criterion
The award will be made on the basis of academic merit and research potential. The Centre and the Trust reserve the right not to make an award in the event that no suitable application is received.
Notification of competition result
Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome of their applications, probably by the end of October 2012. The successful candidate will also be notified by letter. If you have not heard from us by the end of October, please contact the Office Manager, Centres and Programmes Office.
How to apply
Application materials must be submitted in hard copy and in duplicate (except for letters of reference) by Friday, 31 August 2012.
Application forms can be downloaded from: www.soas.ac.uk/southasianstudies/fellowship/pakistan/
Or contact Ms Jane Savory
- Email: js64@soas.ac.uk
- Telephone: (+44) 020 7898 4892
Closing date
The closing date is Friday, 31 August 2012 for the 2012/2013 fellowship beginning in the following January-March 2012. Applications which arrive after the 31 August 2012 will not be considered.
Charles Wallace Trust
The four Charles Wallace trusts support a number of other fellowship schemes and aid for postgraduate students. You can find further information and guidance by visiting their website which will give you access to information on the individual trusts: http://www.wallace-trusts.org.uk/