TORCH Global South Visiting Professorships 2025/2026. The TORCH Global South Visiting Professorships is a flagship scheme that invites and supports distinguished Visiting Professors from the Global South to spend a minimum of one academic term at the University of Oxford. The program is designed to foster academic exchange and collaboration, enhancing diversity and inclusivity within the university community.
| Scholarship Name | TORCH Global South Visiting Professorships 2025/2026 |
|---|---|
| Number of Awardees | Not specified |
| Application Deadline | 9th September 2024, 12 noon |
| Scholarship Amount | Accommodation, meals, Senior Common Room membership, modest bursary |
| Website | TORCH Global South Visiting Professorships Webpage |
Application Deadline:
- 9th September 2024, 12 noon
Eligible Countries:
- Countries in the Global South, including (but not limited to) India, Pakistan, Brazil, Malaysia, Philippines, Mauritius, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and regions across Southern Africa and the Caribbean.
To be Taken at:
- All Souls College, University of Oxford, UK
About the TORCH Global South Visiting Professorships:
The TORCH Global South Visiting Professorships were established in 2015 to support visiting scholars from the Global South. The program is instrumental in promoting diversity and inclusivity in Oxford by bringing leading academics from these regions to the university.
Visiting Professors are hosted by All Souls College and provided with additional support from TORCH. They are expected to engage in research, contribute to the teaching environment through public events, and participate in the academic life of the College and University.
Type:
- Short course, Research
Eligibility:
- Proposed Visiting Professors must hold university or related academic posts in their home country and be active in Humanities research areas.
- Visiting Professorships are not typically offered to candidates who received their doctorates within the last seven years.
- Not eligible for individuals holding posts in Oxford or those already residing in or near Oxford.
Number of Awards:
- Not specified
Value of Award:
- Accommodation, meals, and Senior Common Room membership at All Souls College.
- A modest bursary to cover travel and expenses.
- University Card for 1 year to facilitate ongoing research and connection with Oxford.
Duration of Award:
- One academic term
How to Apply for the TORCH Global South Visiting Professorships:
- Applications must be submitted via the IRAMS system using the ‘Case for Support’ form.
- The application must be put forward by an Oxford Humanities academic, outlining the reasons for selecting the researcher, how their research would contribute to the Oxford academic community, and how the Visiting Professor would benefit from and contribute to Oxford.
- The application should include the proposed Professor’s CV and a research statement (‘Case for Support’ form – no more than 1000 words) detailing their plans during the Visiting Professorship.
