British Academy International Fellowships 2024
The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce.
Status
Funding status
Open for applications
Career stage
Early-career
Earliest start date
1 Oct 2024
Scheme opens date
23 Jan 2024
Deadline date
13 Mar 2024 – 17:00 GMT
Duration of award
24 months
The International Fellowships Programme provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. Each award is expected to involve a specific and protected research focus with the award holder undertaking high quality, original research.
Aims and objectives of British Academy International Fellowships
The overarching aim of the International Fellowships Programme is to attract and retain emerging talent in the UK and build a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. The objectives are to:
- Attract talented international early career researchers to establish and conduct their research in the UK;
- Support early career researchers to pursue high-quality and innovative lines of research;
- Provide opportunities to acquire and transfer new skills and knowledge through training and career development;
- Foster long-term relationships through networking opportunities and the International Fellowships alumni programme.
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant must:
- Have a PhD, or applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD will be completed (including viva) before the start date of the Fellowship. Confirmation of award of the PhD will be required before any Fellowship award is confirmed.
- Applicants should have no more than seven years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry).
- Be working outside the UK.
- Not hold UK citizenship.
- Be competent in oral and written English.
- Have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host researcher.
Applicants should ensure that they meet all the eligibility requirements
