Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships 2026 | Fully Funded

Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships

Applications are invited to the USF’s International Fellowships for urban scholars from the Global South.

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The Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships covers the cost of a visiting sabbatical, the cost of writing-up the candidate’s existing research findings, and the travel cost.

The fellowship is applicable to early-career researchers, strengthening scholarship of the Global South, fostering collaboration, and developing excellent urban research.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships Abstract

  • Host: Urban Studies Foundation (USF)
  • Location: Global South
  • Category: Fellowships || Grants
  • Benefits: Full Sponsorship
    • Mentorship
    • Accommodation
    • Living expenses
    • Return international travel
    • Limited research-related costs
  • Eligibility: Global South Countries
  • Deadline: July 6, 2026

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Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowships Details

The Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships is intended to serve the USF’s over-arching strategic mission to advance global urban studies.

Supporting over eighty Fellows from over twenty countries, the scheme has also contributed enormously to the USF’s goals of supporting early-career researchers, strengthening scholarship of the Global South, fostering collaboration, and developing excellent urban research.

Through promoting the global exchange and mobility of both individuals and ideas, the scheme also aims to intervene in the production of knowledge in a manner that both champions epistemic justice and elevates new understandings of diverse global realities.

In the longer-term, the scheme works towards cultivating the research leadership and capacities of tomorrow.

It is expected that Fellows must be fully released from any existing obligations and/or responsibilities in order to benefit from the time and space that the Fellowship will provide.

Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowships 2026 Benefits

Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowships 2026 offers:

  • Accommodation
  • Living expenses during the sabbatical
  • Return international travel
  • Limited research-related costs
  • A small additional budget for mentor engagement activities

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Eligible Research Areas for Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships

Applicants may propose research outputs in any area of urban studies, including but not limited to:

  • Climate and environmental sustainability
  • Urban development and planning
  • Housing and infrastructure
  • Migration and mobility
  • Governance and public policy
  • Political economy
  • Public health in urban settings
  • Social equity and inclusion
  • Transport and urban systems
  • Technology and smart cities

Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowships 2026 Requirements

To be eligible for the Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowships 2026, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Be early- to mid-career researchers with a PhD awarded within the last 10 years
  • Be nationals of countries listed on the OECD DAC list of Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients
  • Be affiliated with a research institution based in an eligible country

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  • Have completed primary data collection and analysis
  • Be ready to produce publishable research outputs

Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships Required Documents

While applying for the 2026 Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • Applicant information: contact details, recent education, recent academic roles, a short career statement, proof of nationality, and the names and contact details of two academic referees.
  • Proposed fellowship information: dates, mentorship, and host organisation arrangements.
  • Budget: all cost items and suitable evidence for any items above GBP 500.
  • Research proposal: outline of the planned research, intended outputs, the reasons for the choice of the host organisation, and a statement of how the candidate’s chosen mentor will support and facilitate the proposed research.
  • Applicant CV listing academic achievements and publications (3 pages maximum).
  • Short CV from the mentor which includes any previous mentoring experience (3 pages maximum).
  • Mentor’s supporting letter stating their willingness to act as a Mentor to the Fellow, and detailing the suitability of the host organisation for the proposed Fellowship in reference to the Host Organisation and Mentorship Guidelines (2 pages maximum).

How To Apply for Urban Studies Foundation Fellowships

To apply for the Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowships, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Secure a mentor at their chosen host institution
  • Select a host organisation capable of providing a supportive research environment
  • Demonstrate how the mentor and host will add value to the fellowship
  • Be fully released from existing professional responsibilities during the fellowship period
  • Plan and manage travel and logistical arrangements independently
  • complete the online application form below no later than the advertised deadline

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Deadline: July 6th, 2026


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