The Thesiger-Oman International Fellowships offer two awards annually to post-doctoral researchers to advance geographical knowledge, involving fieldwork, in an arid or semi-arid environment.
One award is given for human and one for physical geography. These awards were founded with the support of the late Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said al-Said as a memorial to Thesiger.
Aim and Benefits
The Thesiger-Oman International Fellowships offer awards of £8,000 for geographical research in the physical or human dimensions of arid and semi-arid environments.
Requirements
- Applicants must be Fellows or members of the Society with at least three years' post-doctoral experience.
- The Fellowships are open to applicants of any nation. Individuals or groups may apply for this award.
Interview date, Process and Venue
Preference will be given to research in the Middle East and other areas visited by Sir Wilfred Thesiger.
Application Deadline
November 23, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Royal Commonwealth Society on cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net to apply
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