Each year the IHSS and academic Schools within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences host a number of Visiting Fellows (VF) for between one and four weeks. The aim of the scheme is to support international research by hosting leading scholar from outside the UK who are undertaking innovative interdisciplinary work. The Institute is particularly keen to attract Visiting Fellows from low and medium-income countries.
IHSS VF scholars interact with and enhance the intellectual community within the Faculty. Entry to the scheme is by nomination from Schools within the Faculty.
Funding covers the costs of the Fellow’s on-campus accommodation during the period of residency. The travel costs of Fellows from low/medium income countries will also be covered. In exceptional circumstances, travel costs may be provided for VFs from high-income countries where the visit would not be possible without the funding and where the VF will be engaged in research based in or related to low-income countries.
Check out the List of Current Visiting Fellows.
The 2nd round of the scheme for the visits between 15 September 2025 and 30 April 2026 is open for applications.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 March 2025, at noon.
Please use the application and the accommodation booking forms and guidelines below (download from the links in the drop-down section). Email your filled forms to ihss@qmul.ac.uk in advance of the deadline.
Please read the guidelines before filling out the application form.
IHSS Visiting Fellowship Scheme Guidelines 2024-25 2nd Round [DOC 99KB]
IHSS Visiting Fellowship Scheme Application Form 2024-25 2nd Round Deadline 28 Mar 2025 [DOC 77KB]
Academic Lets Booking Form & Policy [DOC 48KB]