Hugh Kelly Fellowship

Hugh Kelly Fellowship

The Hugh Kelly Fellowship is for a Senior Scholar with a well-established research record. The Fellowship is open to researchers awarded their PhDs more than five years ago.

Application deadline: 15 October 2023

Hugh Kelly Fellowship Application Form

Applicants are invited for the year 2024

The Hugh Kelly Fellowship is awarded to enable senior scientists to devote themselves to advanced work in any of the following disciplines:

Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Human Kinetics and ergonomics, Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics (Pure and applied), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics and electronics, Zoology and Entomology and Water Sciences (based within the Institute for Water Research).

The value of the Fellowship covers:

  • Direct return economy class airfare from the Fellow's residence.
  • University accommodation with electricity and water included.
  • R10 000.00 monthly cash stipend to supplement the Fellow's usual source of income, or if you are accompanied by your partner R15 000.00 per month cash stipend.
  • If the Fellow accepts the appointment for at least four months and is accompanied by a partner, the partner's return economy air fare will also be paid.

The successful applicant will be expected to reside in Makhanda between 1 January and 31 December 2024.

Applicants should be senior scholars of standing with an extensive research publication record. Please apply to the Research Office, Rhodes University, enclosing a full statement of the proposed work, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees who can attest to the applicant's standing.

The tenure of the Fellowship can be for periods of between three and ten months. The Fellow will be required to reside in Grahamstown and will be an honorary member of the staff of the University for the term of the Fellowship. The Fellow will be provided with internet access and use of the Library, as well as such facilities as may be required for research. After the Fellowship, the Fellow must concisely report on completed work.

The Fellow shall acknowledge the tenure of the Fellowship in all publications which may emanate from the Fellowship.

Please submit your completed application form to research-admin@ru.ac.za and mark it as Hugh Kelly Fellowship Application in the subject line.

Last Modified: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:17:13 SAST