CaribOx Visiting Fellowship Scheme in Caribbean 2027

Overview

The CaribOx Visiting Fellowship Scheme is a research fellowship programme that supports academic collaboration between the Caribbean region and the University of Oxford.

It is designed to give scholars based in the Caribbean the opportunity to conduct research, build international networks, and collaborate with researchers at Oxford.

The programme focuses on strengthening academic links and supporting research that contributes to Caribbean development and global scholarship.

Purpose

• Support academic exchange between the Caribbean and Oxford

• Strengthen research capacity in Caribbean institutions

• Promote collaboration in humanities and social sciences (and related fields)

• Enable fellows to access Oxford’s academic resources and research environment

Fellowship Structure

• Fellows spend time at the University of Oxford in the UK

• Duration is typically around 2 months

• Includes access to research facilities, seminars, and academic networks

• Fellows may work with supervisors or research groups at Oxford

Funding

• Provides financial support for travel and living costs

• Covers accommodation and subsistence during the Oxford visit

• May include research-related expenses depending on the award

Eligibility

Applicants generally must:

• Be based in the Caribbean region

• Be involved in academic or research work

• Have a research project relevant to Caribbean studies or related fields

• Demonstrate strong academic background and research potential

• Be able to spend time at Oxford during the fellowship period

Application Requirements

• Research proposal

• CV (academic background and publications if applicable)

• Letter of support or reference

• Details of intended research activity at Oxford