The CSD program has opened applications for the 2025/26 Visiting Fellowship for interested and qualified international scholars.
The CSD Visiting Fellowship 2025 is a fully funded opportunity covering up to €10,000 in expenses for selected candidates to conduct research at the Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD), University College Dublin, Ireland.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD), University College Dublin
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Category: Research Fellowships
- Eligible Country: Ireland
- Reward: Up to €10,000 | Accommodation | Airfare | Visa Fees | Living Expenses
- Deadline: June 20, 2025
Scholarship Details
The CSD Visiting Fellowship 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity for international scholars to spend three fully funded months conducting research at the Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) at University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland. This prestigious fellowship aims to support advanced research linked to sustainable development, gender equity, digital agriculture, and social transformation.
Offered with no application or participation fees, the fellowship covers expenses up to €10,000, including visa fees, airfare, accommodation, and living costs. Fellows will actively contribute to CSD’s dynamic academic environment through research, teaching, conferences, and collaborative engagements.
This international research fellowship is a perfect fit for early career researchers and distinguished scholars with up to 15 years of post-PhD experience. The flexible session options allow fellows to select a schedule that best fits their availability.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the CSD Visiting Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be international scholars from any country
- Have a strong publication and teaching record in fields such as:
- Development Studies
- Agronomy
- Gender Studies
- Political Economy
- Digital Agriculture
- Rural Sociology
- ICT for Development
- Be early career researchers or senior scholars with up to 15 years post-PhD
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the CSD Visiting Fellowship will receive:
- Fully funded program with support up to €10,000 to cover:
- Accommodation
- Airfare
- Visa fees
- Daily living expenses
- No application or registration fee required
- Flexible start dates to suit personal schedules
- Access to a world-class research environment at UCD
- Full use of UCD’s academic and research resources
- International exposure and collaboration with global experts
Required Documents
To apply for this fellowship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of valid passport
- Contact information for three referees
- List of publications
- Any additional relevant work or research documentation
All documents must be compiled into a single PDF file.
How to Apply
To apply for the CSD Visiting Fellowship:
- Prepare your application with all required documents in a single PDF file
- Submit the file via email to: [email protected]
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview as part of the selection process
- Final decisions will be communicated after the interview phase
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