The KITLV invites scholars working in the fields of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies to apply for a Visiting Fellowship.
Duration
Duration: 3 months
Periods:
– Sept-Nov 2025 (two fellowships available)
– Dec 2025-Feb 2026 (two fellowships available)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deadline:
The deadline for submitting your application is 7 March 2025.
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).
Questions?
For questions or more information, please contact [email protected].
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.
The institute
The KITLV is a research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. It is dedicated to the study of societal challenges, focusing on the histories and afterlives of colonialism in the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the Netherlands. Departing from a globally comparative and interdisciplinary perspective, the KITLV engages primarily with the broad themes of Mobility and Belonging; State, Violence, and Citizenship; and Climate Governance. The KITLV is based on the campus of, and works together closely with, Leiden University.
Photo: Herta Mohr building where the KITLV is located since May 2024. Photographer: Eva Bloem.