KITLV Visiting Fellowship 2027

The KITLV Visiting Fellowship 2027 offers scholars and independent researchers three months at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV) in Leiden, the Netherlands, to pursue a research project or scholarly publication in Southeast Asian or Caribbean Studies. The fellowship supports academic research and scientific exchange, without requiring prior affiliation with a university or research institute, but applicants must have a steady income during the fellowship period as the position is not salaried. Two three-month periods are available in 2027, and the application deadline is 14 October 2026 (CET).

The fellowship is not salaried; applicants are expected to have a steady income during the fellowship period.

Scholars and independent researchers who wish to conduct a three-month research or publication project at KITLV; affiliation with a university or research institute is not required, but applicants must maintain a steady income during the fellowship.

Submit a proposal outlining the intended work at KITLV; select from two three-month periods in 2027; ensure the application is received by the 14 October 2026 deadline.