Visiting Scholars’ Seminar Series

About the Prize

In the light of its commitment to fostering collaboration between francophone and UK academics in its fields of interest, the Association offers funding to networks of members to support an annual seminar series of three or more thematically-related events, tenable in any UK or Irish university, or institution of higher education in the UK or Ireland, each of which will include a different francophone academic based in a francophone country alongside a member of the hosting department. The Association will also consider proposals which include professionals and practitioners working in fields relevant to the academic project. 

Terms and Conditions

The scheme is designed to support the invitation of early-career and established scholars. One grant per year to be awarded up to the value of £2500 to cover the costs of the francophone scholars and where applicable, professionals / practitioners and organisation costs of the events.

There is one deadline per year, 1 May, for activity taking place the following academic session. Applicants will normally be notified of the outcome of their application within one month of the closing date. Applications should be sent to the Prizes Officer, Dr Jamie Steele, via the form below. 

The key objective of the Visiting Scholars’ Seminar Series grant is to encourage collaboration between UK and francophone academics in the fields of interest of the Association. The emphasis will be on collaboration and on the diffusion of skills and knowledge. Where a seminar series builds on existing collaboration, the applicants in the UK or Ireland should explain what the seminar series will achieve over and above past outcomes. 

Applications should include:

• Academic Rationale
• Details of all participants
• Breakdown of the costs, including details of any other funding secured, and potential shortfall
• Provisional Schedule and suitability of host institution
• Any projected publication plans.