We are writing to you regarding a new scholarship for early career urban scholars working in the global south to work up to a year at a well-resourced and active research environment in the north in collaboration with a northern mentor. The scholarship will be funded by the Urban Studies Foundation, a charity registered (in Scotland) for the purposes of furthering urban research. The Foundation is closely allied to Urban Studies, each of us being editors on the journal. Full details of the scholarship scheme are attached.
The scheme is highly dependent on identification of an exceptionally promising urbanist somewhere in the global south who would benefit from such a scholarship in affording sabbatical time to analyze and write up already completed fieldwork. The identification of such a scholar is the principal reason for contacting you. We are advertising the post electronically in a number of sites, as well as approaching established scholars working on urban problems who may have on-going or prospective collaborative ties with early career researchers in developing countries.
As you will notice from the attached, the northern mentor is anticipated to play a relatively active role in ensuring that the goals of the scholar’s visit are attained. This could result in jointly written publications and/or pave the way for future collaborative ties. The role of the mentor will vary depending on circumstances. There will be a small travel budget for the mentor to liaise with the scholar in his/her home country at the beginning or end of the scholar’s sabbatical leave. (The post is being simultaneously advertised in a number of websites, in particular jobs.ac.uk.)
Thus, if you know a likely candidate for the scholarship, we would appreciate if you could bring the opportunity to her/his attention. Furthermore, if you are willing to act as his/her mentor, we would welcome hearing from you directly.
Kind regards
Professor Ronan Paddison Dr Deborah Bryceson Dr Danny MacKinnon
Urban Studies Foundation
University of Glasgow
S204, Adam Smith Building
GLASGOW G12 8RT
UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4657
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 3651
Urban Studies Foundation, Registered Charity Number SC039937
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