Fellowships will be awarded by a panel of senior Research staff of The Open University on the basis of merit. Consideration will only be given to applications that meet all of the following criteria:
1. Eligibility to apply
Candidates must be employed at those institutions in Spanish or Portuguese speaking territories within the group. They must be graduates, holding a permanent post at an accredited university or engaged in the formation and delivery of educational policy.
2. Application form
Candidates must complete the Santander-Abbey Fellowship Application Form, available on-line.
3. Outline proposal
Candidates must submit with their application a synopsis (not more than two sides of A4 or foolscap: about 500 words) of the project or other assignment which she/he proposes to undertake at The Open University. The selection panel welcomes as wide a variety of proposals as possible, including proposals for research, academic exchange or course writing. Applicants should have an interest in educational technologies, principles and practice in distance education, and other aspects of The Open University.
Each application must show:
4. References
Candidates must submit with their application at least two academic references from referees who can provide informed views of both the candidate and the work which she/he proposes to undertake at The Open University.
5. Departmental endorsement
All applications must be endorsed by the Head of Research of the Academic Centre that the candidate wishes to join within The Open University. Candidates may prefer to obtain their endorsement before applying for the Fellowship but this is not mandatory. Applications submitted without endorsement will be referred to the identified host Unit for consideration.
6. English language proficiency
Applicants will be expected to be proficient in English, equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or ToEFL 260 (computer), 620 (paper). Applicants must present verifiable evidence of their English proficiency if requested.
7. Health and Safety
Fellowships cannot be awarded to applicants who are not fit for international travel or have any medical condition (eg infectious diseases) that may require urgent treatment.
Support
During their residence, Fellows will be supported within a faculty, school or department of The Open University. It is strongly recommended that you contact the host department to negotiate the details of your project. The motivation to work independently will help ensure a successful Fellowship programme for each individual. Fellows will also be encouraged to offer a workshop or seminar at the end of their time at the School.
Successful applicants will have their international travel, accommodation and daily living expenses paid for the duration of the Fellowship. Each Fellowship provides the following:
