The Centre for Design History (CDH) at the University of Brighton has officially opened applications for its International Visiting Research Fellow (VRF) 2025/26, inviting accomplished researchers from around the world to immerse themselves in its vibrant research community. This British fellowship opportunity offers a unique chance for scholars working in the expansive fields of design, visual and material culture to collaborate with CDH’s global network of over 50 members, including curators, designers, artists, and academics.
The fellowship supports intellectual exchange and global engagement, offering researchers a platform to advance their work within one of the UK’s most interdisciplinary design research environments. This is your chance to collaborate across six core themes: Architectural and Spatial Histories, Design Activism, Fashion and Textile Histories, Museums and Exhibitions, Sustainability in Design, and Transnationalism.
Funding Package
The CDH Visiting Research Fellowship provides:
- Up to £1,000 for travel, accommodation, and research-related expenses.
- An additional £200 administrative fee covered by CDH.
- Access to University of Brighton facilities, including libraries, archives, seminars, a campus card, and a University email address.
Please note that the fellowship does not include a salary or stipend, so applicants must ensure they have adequate personal funding to support their visit. The fellowship typically involves a visit ranging from one (01) week to two (02) months, with the full fellowship extending over one (01) calendar year.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must:
- Be established researchers with a doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Be actively involved in research that aligns with the Centre’s six thematic strands.
- Show commitment to collaborative research and scholarly exchange.
- Be able to conduct part of their research on-site in Brighton and participate in CDH’s academic community.
- Applicants who completed their PhD within the last 24 months should instead apply for the CDH Post-doc VRF scheme.
Submit an Application: https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/centrefordesignhistory/2025/07/24/call-cdh-international-visiting-research-fellow-2025-26/
The last date to apply for the CDH International Visiting Research Fellow 2025/26 is Friday, 10 October 2025 at 5pm GMT.