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Sir William Luce Memorial Fund
2027 Sir William Luce Fellowship
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An annual fellowship at Durham University for a postdoctoral-level scholar or experienced professional conducting research on the Gulf monarchies, Yemen, Iran, Sudan or South Sudan.
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Everyone needs
- Gulf monarchies, Yemen, Iran, Sudan, South Sudan Exact current official rule
- available to spend the Fellowship period in Durham, participate fully in the intellectual and collegiate life…
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- profession scholar Exact current official rule
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Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- fresh perspectives on political, social, economic and security issues in Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, the Gulf …
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Partial funding
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Funding details
- The fund also makes available limited funds for the successful applicant to visit the Luce papers held at the Gulf Studies Centre at Exeter University.; The Fellowship covers the cost of travel to and from Durham as well as accommodation and all meals for the duration of the Fellowship.; A small honorarium of £1,000 is paid to the Fellow on submission and receipt of the final paper for publication.; limited funds for the successful applicant to visit the Luce papers; accommodation; all meals for the duration of the Fellowship; cost of travel to and from Durham; A small honorarium of £1,000
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- Durham University, jointly through the Institute for Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies and Trevelyan College
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- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Send a CV of no more than two pages, a two-to-three-page outline of your proposed research, and contact details for two referees. Email is preferred; the official notice also gives a postal address. Submit by Wednesday 7 October 2026. Required
- Deadline
- 7 October 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
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