Overseas fellowships schemes are open for scholars and fellows to visit Sri Lanka and engage in collaborative work
VISITING SCHOLARS / VISITING FELLOWS
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) provided opportunities for Visiting Scholars (VS) / Visiting Fellows (VF) from overseas to engage in advanced studies in partnership with the academics of the University in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences, Education, Management Studies and Humanities and Social Sciences
Eligibility
1.1. Possess a Doctoral degree (or equivalent) or a holder of an academic position or a scholar of eminence in the field relevant to the proposed study
1.2. In receipt of consent from the OUSL academic staff member who shall be a collaborator of the proposed study
1.3. Being affiliated to a higher education institute (or research / professional services organisation) recognised by the OUSL
1.4. Be able to work in English/Tamil or Sinhala
1.5. Should have secured financial assistance to cover the cost of travel, and other expenses as stipulated by the OUSL
Appointment process
2.1. A prospective candidate may express his interest by submitting the following documents to the Vice-chancellor of the OUSL.
2.1.1. Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications / scholarly work)
2.1.2. Certificates confirming the academic background
2.1.3. A letter of recommendation with the endorsement from the Head of the home institution (President, Dean, Rector, Chancellor or Vice Chancellor)
2.1.4. Letter of recommendations and justification of the visit of the prospective candidate to the OUSL.
2.1.5. Proof of nationality and a recent photograph (passport size) of the applicant
2.1.6. A detailed description of the proposed research project /scholarly work/ field study.
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) grants fellowships for international scholars who would like to engage in research/academic activities in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Objective of the Fellowship
This fellowship programme enables scholars from all over the world to undertake two – to three-months residencies at the OUSL. The programme aims to strengthen the international network of the OUSL and promote the OUSL’s research/academic collaboration with countries of the prospective fellows.
Eligibility
a) Be an academic with not less than 5 years’ experience
b) Possess a PhD degree (or equivalent)
c) Have a letter of consent from the OUSL staff for collaboration.
d) Be able to work in English
Application
Interested candidates may apply for the Fellowship programme by submitting the following documents in English:
a) Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications)
b) A proposal of research/academic activity
c) Certificate confirming the award of your PhD
d) Letter of recommendation from the head of the home institution (President, Rector, Chancellor or Vice-chancellor)
e) Recent photograph (passport size) of the applicant.
AAOU INTER-UNIVERSITY STAFF EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP
In support of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Inter-university Staff Exchange Fellowship Programme, The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) is offering two short-term Fellowships to staff from AAOU member institutions. This programme is intended to provide a platform for capacity building and establishment of sustainable partnerships as well as fostering knowledge exchange and promotion of mutual understanding among staff of the Open Universities of Asia.
Eligibility
a) Be an academic with not less than 5 years’ experience from an AAOU member
b) Possess a Masters degree or above.
c) Have a letter of consent from the OUSL staff for collaboration.
d) Be able to work in English.
Application
Interested candidates may apply for the Fellowship programme by submitting the following documents in English:
a) Curriculum Vitae
b) A proposal of study which is mutually beneficial to and accepted by both institutes. The proposal may include but is not restricted to:
(i) student support services.
(ii) student engagement and motivation in open distance education.
(iii) quality assurance in Open Education.
(iv) Open Educational Resources/MOOCs.
(v) instructional design & development in Open and Distance Learning.
(vi) University policy and strategies in reducing dropout rates.
c) Letter of recommendation from the head of the home institution (President, Rector, Chancellor or Vice-chancellor)
d) Recent photograph (passport size) of the applicant.
Number of Fellowships 2 numbers/ year
Duration of the fellowship One month
Schedule of Commencement as per the advertisement
Closing date as per the advertisement
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