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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham Cadbury Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027
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An 18-month postdoctoral appointment at the University of Birmingham for African History research, publications, and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- degree PhD focused on African History, PhD focused on African diaspora history, PhD focused on a closely related his…
- degree PhD examined and passed between 1 June 2021 and 1 June 2026
- residence African continent
- institution employed by an African higher education institution, otherwise affiliated with an African higher education in…
- evidence of research activity and publications appropriate to the applicant's level of postdoctoral experience
- understand the protected characteristics and institutional responsibilities established under the United King…
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- career stage does not currently hold a permanent academic position
- institution if holding a permanent academic position, submit a statement confirming that the home institution will releas…
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- profession effective university-level teaching, student support, assessment, or curriculum-development experience
- Eligible residence
- African continent
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
What's covered Coverage unconfirmed
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- University of Birmingham
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- Before beginning the form, review the eligibility conditions listed for the vacancy. Required
- Prepare a focused research proposal that is achievable within 18 months and has clear scholarly outputs. Required
- Tailor the supporting statement to address each point in the person specification with clear evidence. Required
- Update the academic CV, including relevant PhD, research, publication, affiliation, teaching, public-engagement, and administrative or leadership details. Required
- If holding a permanent academic position, obtain a statement from the home institution confirming release for the full appointment period. Required
- Complete and submit the official online application through the University of Birmingham vacancy portal. Required
- Submit before the application deadline; the source advises not to wait until the final day. Required
- Deadline
- 1 September 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The vacancy does not specify a separate research allowance, relocation payment, accommodation package, or travel budget.
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