Call for Applications: for Visiting Fellowship at KITLV, Application Deadline- 14 October 2026

The KITLV invites scholars working in the fields of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies to apply for a Visiting Fellowship. The aims of the fellowship are to promote scholarship in our fields of research as well as to stimulate scientific exchange and collaboration.

Duration
We offer a position for a fellowship for 3 months.

Eligibility
Candidates are invited to send in a proposal of the work they wish to carry out while at KITLV.
Fellows may work on a publication or research project of their own choice in the fields of Southeast Asian or Caribbean Studies. Applicants are not required to have an affiliation at a university or a research institute. They are, however, expected to have a steady income in the period of the Visiting Fellowship. The KITLV Visiting Fellowship is not a salaried position.

Eligible applicants

• Have obtained a PhD in the Social Sciences and/or Humanities at the moment the fellowship starts;
• Carry out research in the field(s) of Southeast Asian and/or Caribbean Studies;
• Are interested to carry out their desired research in the Netherlands;
• Are prepared to be based at KITLV during the entire period of the fellowship;
• Are not a (tax) resident of The Netherlands.

Our offer

The selected candidates will be offered:

• A return air or train fare (economy) to and from the Netherlands;
• Reimbursement of the costs of their accommodation in Leiden (including rent, energy costs, and if applicable service costs) up to a maximum of € 2,000 per month, based on proof of payment;
• A monthly compensation for higher living costs in Leiden, as compared to the main place of residence (calculated on a case-by-case basis).

If needed, the KITLV can provide a formal letter of invitation and offer support in applying for a residence permit. The institute will not, however, assist in finding suitable accommodation. The latter is the fellow’s own responsibility.

How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application in English. Applications must include:

• A completed application form (download here) – you should upload this form instead of a cover letter.
• A brief, two-page CV.

You can submit your application at the latest on 14 October 2026, midnight (CET). Please submit your application via the Apply Now button. You may address the application to the Program Chair, Prof. Dr. Ward Berenschot (do not email him your application).

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