Imagine immersing yourself in the heart of one of Europe’s leading research institutions, collaborating with world-class scholars, and exploring rich historical archives. The LECTIO Visiting Fellowships 2025–2026 at KU Leuven offer an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your research, connect with renowned academics, and gain access to unique resources. If you are an international researcher looking to advance your work and broaden your academic network, this fellowship is your golden ticket.
These fellowships are designed for scholars specializing in the study and transmission of texts, ideas, and images in Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. They provide a fully funded research stay at KU Leuven or Turnhout, covering accommodation and travel expenses. While non-stipendiary, the fellowship offers something far more valuable—intellectual enrichment, collaboration, and access to extensive scholarly resources.
What Makes the LECTIO Visiting Fellowships Exceptional?
1# Prestigious Research Environment
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- KU Leuven is one of the top-ranked research universities in the world.
- Scholars work alongside leading experts in various historical, literary, and digital humanities disciplines.
2# Fully Funded Fellowship
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- Covers travel expenses (up to €500) and accommodation for a research stay of 4–6 weeks.
- Fellows gain access to world-class KU Leuven Special Collections, archives, and digital resources.
3# Tailored Fellowships Based on Your Research Interests: Choose from six distinct LECTIO Visiting Fellowship options:
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- Open LECTIO Fellowship (for independent research aligned with LECTIO projects).
- LECTIO & KU Leuven Special Collections Fellowship (for scholars working with rare manuscripts and historical documents).
- LECTIO & DigiSoc Fellowship (for digital humanities research on how past texts and images interact with modern technologies).
- LECTIO & Brepols Fellowship (for researchers working with Brepols’ historical texts and databases in Turnhout).
- LECTIO & Trismegistos+ Fellowship (for specialists in ancient texts and metadata analysis).
Who Can Apply?
The LECTIO Visiting Fellowship is open to scholars who hold a PhD at the time of application. Candidates from all nationalities and academic backgrounds relevant to LECTIO’s research scope are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements:
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- A CV (maximum 2–3 pages)
- A research proposal (1–2 pages) outlining your project and its relevance to LECTIO.
- A letter of support from at least one LECTIO member willing to act as your academic host.
- Clear indication of which fellowship(s) you are applying for.
Apply: https://www.kuleuven.be/lectio/visiting-fellowship-program/application-procedure.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the LECTIO Visiting Fellowships 2025–2026 at KU Leuven is 16 March 2025.