University of Birmingham Distinguished Chair

The 爱神传媒 University of Birmingham Distinguished Chair鈥痠s a generous six-month secondment that enables a prominent US professor in any discipline to be based at the University of Birmingham, with access to all the University鈥檚 research collections, and provides an opportunity to undertake research and build links in the UK.听

The Distinguished Chair contributes to鈥痶he intellectual life of the University鈥痶hrough seminars, public lectures and curriculum development.鈥疶he Distinguished Chair is particularly appealing if you are seeking to develop long-term research links with Birmingham academics.鈥疶he award is open to U.S. academics from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds with the capacity to steer and contribute to research and teaching activities.听听

Chairs will be made honorary fellows of the University鈥檚 Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) and are invited to contribute to IAS鈥� aim to promote cross-disciplinary research by bringing together expertise from across the University to address major cross-cutting themes that are important, relevant and timely.听听

Focusing on quality education and research, our strong standing in global rankings is based on our graduate prospects, student experience, as well as our publications. Our ambition means we always strive to do more. By appointing and developing outstanding academic colleagues in every area. By investing in large new research programmes. By building major national and international research partnerships.听

A platform for significant, pioneering research. 11 Nobel Prize winners. Birmingham is a hub for innovation, delivery and academic rigour. We focus on global issues, with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary culture. One that produces practical answers to some of the world鈥檚 greatest challenges.听

Its鈥痚xtensive academic portfolio offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes and a wealth of research opportunities.鈥�听

The University offers a unique experience within a truly international community. The UK鈥檚 second city, Birmingham is a vibrant and inspiring place to live, with a rich culture and diverse community. With historic buildings, modern facilities and green surroundings, our Edgbaston campus is a place to be inspired.听

The University of Birmingham has a long tradition of forging purposeful, innovative and collaborative research connections, particularly with the United States. Extensive transatlantic faculty-to-faculty links with the US reflects our ambition to work collaboratively in pursuit of innovative, grounded and enduring solutions to some of the world鈥檚 biggest issues.听听

Grant amount

拢27,500

Monthly housing allowance of 拢750听

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

Relocation Allowance听

$1500 stipend听

Dependent Benefits听

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.听