The Department of Sociology at the University of
Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom, has established a Visiting International
Fellowship (VIF) to foster the development of sociological research methods.
Between one and three Fellowships are awarded by
competition each year. The awards are open to those who would value the
opportunity to advance methodological understanding, for example by reflecting
on methods used in previous empirical research, by validating existing or new
methodological procedures, or by reviewing and synthesising methodological
approaches. 'Methods' is interpreted widely, ranging from statistical
techniques to innovations in qualitative analysis. The VIF is intended for
established scholars, who are normally at least 5 years post doctorate.
An award of £2,500 will be made as a contribution
towards travel and subsistence expenses incurred in holding the Fellowship. It
is expected that VIF award-holders will normally be on paid leave of absence
from their employment. Award-holders should be prepared to visit the Department
on one or two occasions during the academic year with a duration of about one
month in total. VIFs will become honorary Research Fellows of the University
and be entitled to use the University Library and make use of University
facilities. The holder of a fellowship is usually permanently resident outside
the United Kingdom.
Click here to download VIF application form.
Applications should be sent by email as an
attachment to Louise Jones, VIF Administrator
Email: l.jones@surrey.ac.uk
Email: l.jones@surrey.ac.uk
Applications must be received by Monday
30th September 2013.
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for further scholarship information
