Visiting Fellowship applications and the Sally Hogg Prize

Visiting Fellowships

Each term the Refugee Studies Centre hosts a number of Visiting Fellows, including professional academics, post-doctoral scholars, independent non-academic researchers, and PhD (DPhil) students researching aspects of forced migration. It’s an excellent opportunity to study in a renowned intellectual environment. Visiting Fellows undertake a specific programme of self-directed study or research under the guidance of an assigned academic advisor. Fellows are able to attend the core seminar series of the MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, and the RSC’s Public Seminar Series. They have full access to the University’s academic facilities, including seminars and libraries; the RSC’s Library, holds the world’s largest collection of unpublished literature in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies.

Applications for Michaelmas term, 11 October-5 December, 2026 are now open. Please apply here. 

Application deadline: 2nd January 2026

Reference deadline: 7th January 2026

the Sally Hogg Prize

For the academic year 2026-2027 those interested in becoming Visiting Fellows at the Refugee Studies Centre can apply for the Sally Hogg Prize. The aim of the prize is to provide exceptional overseas applicants with limited funding to support a Visiting Fellowship. The funds will cover the fees and return economy class travel, and may cover visa, and NHS costs (depending on the visa required), up to a maximum of £5,000, but applicants will need to fund their own accommodation and living expenses.

Eligible applicants must be PhD (DPhil) students, post-doctoral scholars or professional academics, who meet the UK visitor visa criteria appropriate for their visit and:

• are nationals of and reside in a low-income country,
• and/or have experienced displacement.

Applications for the funds should be submitted at the same time as applying for the fellowship.

What is covered:

• Visiting Fellowship fee for one term
• Return travel in economy class from the nearest airport to your current institution of study
• UK airport transfers
• Visa related costs, including the NHS surcharge. (Only if the visitor is eligible for an Academic Visitor visa)

Total value per recipient: Maximum of £5,000

 How to apply

Please submit a brief (500 words max) statement to vfp@qeh.ox.ac.uk explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the Sally Hogg Visiting Fellowship Prize alongside your Visiting Fellowship application.