Bristol is renowned for its blend of creativity and historic charm, making it a friendly and exciting place to live and study. Ranked as a top 10 UK university (QS 2025), the University of Bristol is a world-leading institution committed to excellence in research.
The Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences is home to a breadth of expertise, from human rights to the classics. The high quality of our thriving research-rich environment was recognised in the most recent research excellence framework (REF2021), in the Arts Unit of Assessments (UoAs) nearly half of our research is rated world-leading (4*), while over 90% of research in the Social Sciences and Law UoAs is ranked world-leading or internationally excellent (4* and 3*).
The Faculty boasts research achievements in single disciplines and interdisciplinary research projects that fall into the university’s key research themes; Equitable and sustainable health; Net zero and climate change; Creative and cultural industries; Data and digitalisation; Social justice and Supercomputing. Our vibrant culture attracts the world’s leading researchers and underpins our considerable success with research funding, fellowships and civic engagement activity.
Award amount: The program covers a contribution to travel costs of $1.500 and a daily allowance of $50 per day for up to ten days of mobility, paid upon arrival.
Eligibility:
Faculty:
IES is pleased to announce a mobility opportunity for UC Berkeley faculty and lecturers in all fields offered by Bristol University. . Berkeley professors are expected to have an invitation letter from a faculty member at Bristol, confirming the visit and the duration of the stay, and to offer at least one lecture or workshop during their stay. Associate PVC for Global Engagement for Arts, Law, and Social Sciences at University of Bristol will approve applications.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- A signed confirmation letter from your host at Bristol, indicating the duration of your stay
- A short CV (max 2 pages)
- A one-page application letter, with a short description of your planned research and the topic of your presentation.
Deadline:Spring: March 1st, Fall: October 1st
For more information about the partnership between Bristol University and UC Berkeley, please contact Prof. Helen Simpson <Helen.Simpson@bristol.ac.uk>.
With other questions, contact ies@berkeley.edu.