University College Dublin (UCD) Visiting Fellowship

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 the Fellowship

The fellowship is linked to ongoing work at the Centre on gender-responsive, climate-smart, and digitally enabled agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa. It complements the Centre’s broader research agenda on sustainable livelihoods, inclusive innovation, and social transformation.

The Fellow is expected to actively participate in the Centre’s activities, including contributing to research, seminars, teaching, and light administrative tasks as appropriate.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 12, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Location: University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland

📋 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

The fellowship will cover eligible expenses up to €10,000 for the entire period, including:

• Visa
• Flights
• Accommodation
• Living costs

✅ Eligibility Criteria

This 3-month fellowship is aimed at scholars with a strong publication and teaching record in fields aligned with the CSD’s work, including but not limited to:

• Development studies
• Agronomy
• Gender studies
• Digital agriculture
• Rural sociology
• Political economy
• ICT4D

Additional Requirements:

• Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and established scholars up to 15 years post-PhD.

📝 Application Process

Applicants should submit the following in a single PDF:

1. Cover Letter

   • Outline your suitability for the role, areas of expertise, and how your research aligns with the work of the Centre.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

   • Full list of publications (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:

csd.contact@ucd.ie

📌 Application Deadline

20 June, 2025

For more details, visit the University College Dublin (UCD) Visiting Fellowship page.

• Eligible expenses up to €10,000 for the entire period of fellowship will be covered (e.g. visa, flights, accommodation, and living costs)