The Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) at the School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin, invites applications for a Visiting Fellowship to support the Centre’s research and engagement activities.
About University College Dublin (UCD) Visiting Fellowship
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: June 12, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
- Category: Fellowship
- Oppotunity Locations: Ireland
The Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) at the School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin, invites applications for a Visiting Fellowship to support the Centre’s research and engagement activities. The fellowship is linked to ongoing work at the Centre on gender-responsive, climate-smart, and digitally enabled agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa, and will complement the Centre’s broader research agenda on sustainable livelihoods, inclusive innovation, and social transformation.
The Fellow is expected to participate fully in the Centre’s activities, contributing to its research, seminars, teaching, and light administrative activities as appropriate.
Fellowship Details:
- Duration: ~3 months
- Timing: Fellows may choose one of the following periods:
- 1st September – 30th November
- 1st February – 30th April
- Location: University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland
Benefits of University College Dublin (UCD) Visiting Fellowship
Value: Eligible expenses up to €10,000 for the entire period of fellowship will be covered (e.g. visa, flights, accommodation, and living costs)
University College Dublin (UCD) Visiting Fellowship Requirements
- This 3-month fellowship is aimed at scholars with a strong publication and teaching record in fields loosely aligned with the CSD’s work, including, but not limited to, development studies, agronomy, gender studies, digital agriculture, rural sociology, political economy, or ICT4D.
- Early Career Researchers (ECRS) and established scholars up to 15 years post-PhD.
Application Date and Process
Applicants should submit the following in a single PDF:
- Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role, areas of expertise, and how your research aligns with the work of the Centre
- Curriculum Vitae, including:
- Full list of publications (please highlight three most relevant to this role)
- Summary of teaching experience
- Contact details for three referees (referees will only be contacted if shortlisted)
Submit applications to: [email protected]
Application Deadline
20 June, 2025
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