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The KITLV invites scholars working in the fields of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies to apply for a Visiting Fellowship.

Deadline Published on Vacancy ID 2518
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Academic fields

Behaviour and society

Job types

Postdoc

Education level

Doctorate

Weekly hours

38 hours per week

Location

Witte Singel 27A, 2311BG, Leiden

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Job description

Call for Applications: KITLV Visiting Fellowships 2025 - 2026

The KITLV invites scholars working in the fields of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies to apply for a Visiting Fellowship.

Duration
Duration: 3 months

Period 1 1 September 2025 up to 1 December 2025 (2 fellowships) Period 2 1 December 2025 up to 1 March 2026 (2 fellowships)

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.

Requirements

Eligible applicants:
  • Have a PhD in the Social Sciences and/or Humanities;
  • 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.

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract: 3 months.

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.

Employer

KITLV

About the KITLV
The Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV-KNAW) is an Academy research institute. The KITLV conducts interdisciplinary and comparative historical research. Its research focus is Southeast Asia and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on Indonesia and the 'Dutch' Caribbean. It is particularly interested in such issues as state formation, violence and citizenship, processes of mobility and the formation of ethnic and national identity. KITLV is active in the humanities, social sciences and comparative area studies and works closely with Leiden University.

Department

Fellowships

Our institute hosts several international research fellows. KITLV fellows are invited to present lectures, participate in seminars and cooperate in the institute's research projects. This page lists, in alphabetical order, the affiliated and visiting fellows currently staying at the KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies.

Additional information

For questions, please contact applications@kitlv.nl. Please note that we will note review any proposals before submission and/or the deadline.

Application procedure

How to apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application in English. Applications must include:
  • A completed application form (download here);
  • A brief, two-page CV.

You can submit your application at the latest on 21 March 2025, midnight (CET). Please submit your application via the Apply Now button. You may address the application to the Program Chair, Dr. David Kloos (do not email him your application).

Selection procedure
Selection is based on the submitted application documents. No interviews are held. We aim to inform all applicants by mid-April whether their proposals have been selected, not selected, or placed on the reserve list.

Working at KNAW

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