The Urban Studies Foundation is a Scottish charitable organisation founded in 2008. Our aims and objectives include advancing academic research and education in the field of urban studies. We realise these outcomes primarily through the provision of grant funding for individuals and institutions engaged in groundbreaking urban research and knowledge mobilisation around the world. Below you can find out more about our aims, operations, awardees, and history.
"The USF International Fellowship provided an excellent opportunity to further my career as an Urban Geographer. Having dedicated time away from everyday University responsibilities allowed me to make progress on my writing and develop the proposal for my monograph."
Dr Ruth Massey, International Fellowship
Urban Studies Foundation is a registered Scottish charity. Registration number SC039937.