Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudySocial Sciences
Application Deadline15 January 2027
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2179
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About This Scholarship

The Global South Visiting Scholar In-Residence Program offers a fully funded short-term academic residency at the University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law for exceptional early- to mid-career scholars from the Global South. Selected scholars will spend between two weeks and three months in residence, expected to deliver lectures, engage with faculty and graduate students, and conduct independent research.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Fully funded visiting scholar residency
  • Accommodation during residency period
  • Access to Allard Law School facilities and resources
  • Opportunity to collaborate with faculty and graduate students

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a faculty member currently appointed at an institution located in the Global South (as defined by OECD list of countries eligible for official development assistance)
  • 2 Must be an early- to mid-career scholar
  • 3 Must have a superior record of scholarly contributions to their field
  • 4 Must be able to complete the residency between January and April 2028
  • 5 Must be able to arrange residence during Allard Law's winter term (January to early April 2028)

How to Apply

1
Review the Global South Visiting Scholar In-Residence Program Call for Application
2
Prepare application materials including record of research excellence and proposed research plan
3
Submit application by January 15, 2027
4
Applications will be evaluated based on research excellence, strength and feasibility of proposed research, and potential linkages with Allard Law
5
Selected scholar must confirm ability to complete residency between January-April 2028
📅 2 weeks to 3 months (January-April 2028)

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