The Netherlands Institute for the Near East

Nederlands Instituut voor het Nabije Oosten  -  Institut néerlandais du Proche-Orient

NINO Visiting Research Fellow (self-funded)

NINO welcomes scholars from around the world, including the Netherlands, to carry out their research in the NINO Near Eastern Library. Visiting Research Fellows typically use their own funding or external fellowships to finance their stay (including travel, housing and health care provisions). They are expected to take part in NINO’s academic life and either to reside in the Netherlands during their stay or to commute regularly.

Facilities and benefits provided during the Visiting Research Fellow’s term include use of library resources at the NINO Near Eastern Library, use of Leiden University’s ICT services (free Wi-Fi; printing/scanning at one’s own expense), seminar and conference space as needed, office space or flexible work space upon request and based on availability, and opportunities to present research findings through lectures or printed publications, when possible and/or suitable.

Affiliations are awarded for a period of max. 12 months and may be renewed in certain circumstances.

NINO Visiting Research Fellowship

Deadline for application 15 February 15 May 15 August 15 November
Award April July October January
Fellowship starts in May, June, July, or August August, September, October, or November November, December, January, or February February, March, April, or May

 

Conditions and regulations

Applicants hold a PhD or equivalent degree at the time of their application and boast a publication track record commensurate to their career stage; their envisioned research project falls within NINO’s areas of interest.

Candidates are prepared to disseminate their project among the research community at NINO or another research institute in the Netherlands, e.g. in a masterclass or public lecture.

Applications that propose collaborations during and beyond the stay at NINO will be at an advantage.

Preference may be given to applicants who have not previously held a Visiting Research Fellowship at NINO.

Please note:

  • Visiting Research Fellowships are self-funded, i.e. NINO does not offer any financial compensation or expenses.
  • Prospective Visiting Research Fellows are advised to briefly verify that relevant Dutch scholars and/or institutions will be available and inclined to cooperate during the proposed fellowship period.
  • Detailed/fixed arrangements for cooperation with Dutch scholars and/or institutions should only be made if and when the fellowship application is granted.
  • NINO Visiting Research Fellows hold a personal library account and LU-Card during their fellowship period, ensuring access to the MEL/NINO Library and all other parts of Leiden University Libraries. Practical details are arranged upon arrival. It is not necessary to arrange library access or a study place separately.
  • Libraries at other Dutch universities or institutions (e.g. Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) have their own rules for access; information is found on their websites.


Full regulations to be announced.

 

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