Overview
The Susanna Wesley Foundation is delighted to offer the Susanna Wesley Visiting Fellowship, an opportunity for
- post-doctoral scholars affiliated with Methodist/Wesleyan institutions, or
- experienced practitioners in either Methodist-related Education or Church Ministry
from outside the Methodist Church in Great Britain area to spend up to two months in residence during the academic year (a period between September and December or between January and June) for research and knowledge exchange.
Offering
The Visiting Fellow will be offered access to the University of Roehampton library and other learning and co-curricular facilities at the university. ‘Hot desk’ workspace will be provided in the SWF offices.
SWF will provide self-contained single accommodation on or near the University of Roehampton campus, or the option of £950 per calendar month towards other local accommodation (with the Fellow paying any surplus accommodation costs). We would also consider providing bursaries towards the cost of travel and subsistence for those in need, to ensure access for scholars without institutional backing.
Expectations
The area of work should connect with areas of interest at the Susanna Wesley Foundation and have relevance to wider British Methodism. Find out more here.
Visiting fellows will be expected to participate in at least one event (such as a podcast, seminar or panel discussion) to share the fruits of their work, in conjunction with the relevant university department, as well as to contribute to our SWF newsletter and website. We would also expect a written reflection on the impact of the fellowship at the conclusion of their residence.
They will be part of the Susanna Wesley Foundation community for the duration of their stay and therefore, where appropriate, will also be encouraged to participate in the life of Southlands College (the Methodist-founded college at the University of Roehampton), the wider university chaplaincy (which is ecumenical and inter-faith) and the wider British Methodist Connexion.
Application
Applications are open on a rolling basis and acceptance is subject to availability. For consideration, please complete the application form below and return it as indicated on the form.
In keeping with the ethos and history of the SWF, applications are particularly sought from those traditionally under-represented in higher education.
Please be advised that it is the individual applicant’s own responsibility to obtain the appropriate visa from the UK authorities. There may be a cost incurred in obtaining a visa. Please read the UK government information carefully: https://www.gov.uk/apply-standard-visitor-visa.
If you are an overseas faculty member from the United Methodist Church in Europe, you may also be interested in funding opportunities from the Europe LEaD Hub of the United Methodist Church General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). Find out more here.