Applications are open for the University of Glasgow Library Visiting Research Fellowship 2027. Researchers can receive up to £2,500 toward a two- to four-week visit to work with the Library’s research collections in Glasgow.
Host: University of Glasgow Library
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Duration: 2–4 weeks during 2027
Funding: Up to £2,500 in eligible expenses
Deadline: 5 January 2027
Funding and eligibility
The scheme supports collection-based projects across disciplines. Applicants normally hold a completed PhD; those with an established academic research record may also be considered. Independent and emeritus scholars can apply. Fellows arrange their own visit and claim eligible travel, subsistence and reasonable research expenses, subject to the University’s travel policy.
Up to three William Lind Foundation fellowships support Scottish business history. Awards are peer reviewed, with decisions expected by the end of January 2027. Fellows must acknowledge the award in resulting publications and provide a short research report.
What to prepare
The online form requests contact and institutional details, plus the following:
- A research proposal of 500–1,000 words, within the form’s 6,000-character limit, explaining the project and why Glasgow’s collections matter to it.
- Details of relevant collections or individual items, with catalogue references or links.
- Potential public engagement activities arising from the research.
- A budget in pounds sterling, separating travel, accommodation and other costs and giving the overall total.
- A brief CV uploaded as a PDF named Surname_CV.pdf.
How to apply
Review the Library collections, prepare your proposal and budget, and complete the online application by 5 January 2027. The listing does not specify a closing time or time zone, so submit ahead of the deadline.
Read the privacy notice and University travel policy before completing the form. Pay particular attention to accommodation and domestic-flight restrictions: expenses that do not comply cannot be reimbursed. Complete all requested fields, upload your CV, then continue through the form’s remaining pages to submit.
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