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Loughborough University

 

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Loughborough University Award covers a 3-12 month project for researching, lecturing or teaching in or across any research-active departments at the university.

Throughout its history, Loughborough University has built upon its distinctive characteristics. Today it is one of the UK's leading universities, with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with business and industry and unrivalled sporting achievement. We have two vibrant campuses, our 440-acre single-site Loughborough campus, in the heart of the Midlands, and our inspiring postgraduate London campus, based in the former press and broadcast centres at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Ìý

Loughborough has been awarded 5 stars for research as part of the QS Stars University Ratings 2024. According to the latest REF (2021), 91% of Loughborough University’s research is now ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’.Ìý

The university is making substantial investments to further increase its research profile, and our strategic research framework comprises that address the complex challenges of our current times:ÌýÌý

  • Sport, health and wellbeingÌý
  • Climate change and net zeroÌý
  • Vibrant and inclusive communitiesÌý

We warmly welcome applications for the Â鶹´«Ã½ Loughborough University Award from all disciplines, and are particularly keen to attract scholars working in fields that align with one or more of our strategic themes. All Loughborough University Â鶹´«Ã½ Scholars will become Fellows of our Institute of Advanced Studies, ensuring that they will have maximum visibility and be fully integrated into our vibrant research communities across our campuses.Ìý

Who is this award for?Ìý

All levels of scholar post PhD, including early-career, mid-career or senior academics.Ìý

Grant amount

£3000 per month

This funding is intended as a contribution towards US-UK travel, institutional fees, accommodation, and general maintenance costs while in the UK.

Relocation AllowanceÌý

$1500 stipendÌý

Dependent BenefitsÌý

Scholars accompanied by eligible dependents for the full duration of the programme may receive a one-time dependent allowance of $1800 for one dependent or $2500 for two or more dependents. This will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for any Scholars on a grant for less than 6 months.Ìý

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