TORCH is delighted to open applications to invite two Humanities and Identities Visiting Professorships to Oxford for Michaelmas Term, 2026. This opportunity is open to Professors based at institutions in global majority countries.
As part of TORCH's wider Fellowship opportunities, including the Global Visiting Professorship Scheme, the Humanities and Identities Visiting Professorships will support two academics holding a current research position at an institution in a global majority country (for the purposes of this scheme, this is defined as the member states of the G77 group). Visiting academics should be working in the Humanities, or in Humanities-related fields. In order to apply, Visiting Professors must be nominated by an Oxford academic based in the Humanities Division or Humanities-related fields, using the internal Oxford application system.
The Visiting Professor’s research area should broadly engage with at least one of the below themes:
The successful scholar will be hosted in Oxford for Michaelmas Term, 2026. They are invited to conduct their research and to contribute, where possible, to the teaching environment through open and public events. They will also be encouraged to participate in the academic life of the wider university. The scheme brings mutual benefit to the Oxford community of researchers and students and to the Visiting Professor through the fruitful exchange of knowledge and experiences.
The two Visiting Professors will receive a stipend to cover their travel, accommodation, maintenance and research expenses. TORCH will provide assistance with visa applications and will also provide access to university libraries. The Visiting Professor will have a university card for 1 year, so that they can continue their research and connection to Oxford beyond their stay. College affiliation is not automatically included as part of this Professorship, and will be investigated on a case-by-case basis.
Application Process
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For queries or expressions of interest from either prospective Oxford nominators or prospective Visiting Professors, please contact the TORCH International Engagement Coordinator Anbara Khalidi or Centre Manager, Sarah Clay
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In the application, the Oxford academic should outline how the Visiting Professor’s research and practice would contribute to the students and researchers in Oxford, as well as how the research and student community can learn from the Visiting Professor, and develop longer term partnerships. College affiliation is not included as standard as part of the Visiting Professorship, and the Oxford academic is encouraged to apply for visiting affiliation through their home college where appropriate.
-Humanities and Identities
-Collaboration between Humanities and the Sciences
-Human creativity in the age of AI
Eligibility
Proposed TORCH Humanities and Identities Visiting Professors should be holders of a current research position at an institution in a global majority country (for the purposes of this scheme, this is defined as the member states of the G77 group). They should be working in the Humanities, or in Humanities-related fields. Visiting Professorships should ideally hold Assistant Professor or full Professor position, and are not normally offered to candidates with doctorates awarded in the last seven years. This opportunity is not available to individuals holding posts in Oxford or who are already resident in or near Oxford.
The Visiting Professor will be invited to Oxford for Michaelmas Term, 2026. The visit is therefore expected to take place between the dates of 11th October 2026 – 5th December 2026.
Further information on the international activity TORCH supports is available here: https://torch.ox.ac.uk/international-engagement
Data and Privacy Statement
Please read this statement on how your data will be processed as part of this application process
Deadline
The deadline for applications is 12 noon (GMT) on Monday 24th November, 2025
All applicants will receive notification of the status of their application within one month of the application closing date.
Contacts
Anbara Khalidi (International Officer) anbara.khalidi@humanities.ox.ac.uk
Please click here to find out more about the TORCH Global Visiting Professorship and Fellowships scheme
