Through foreign experience, the British Academy foreign Fellowship helps outstanding early-career researchers take the initial steps toward establishing an independent research career.
The program’s main features are as follows: Duration: A two-year effort aimed at attracting and keeping up-and-coming international talent in the UK, promoting a mobile and connected research workforce.Research Opportunities: Allows skilled researchers from around the world to set up and conduct creative, superior research in the UK.
– Skill growth: Through specialized training and professional growth, it provides chances to learn and impart new abilities.
Through networking events and the International Fellowships alumni network, the Networking and Alumni Program: fosters enduring relationships.
Eligibility Criteria :
- PhD Requirement: Prior to the Fellowship start date, candidates must have a PhD or be nearing completion of their PhD, including the viva. Prior to the Fellowship being awarded, the PhD award must be confirmed.
- Experience in Postdoctoral Studies: Candidates must have completed at least seven years of full-time postdoctoral studies at the time of application, including teaching or industrial experience, but excluding career pauses.
- Location: Must be employed outside of the United Kingdom at the moment.
- Citizenship: Candidates cannot be citizens of the United Kingdom.
- Language Proficiency: Both written and spoken English must be mastered.
- Research plan: A well-defined, win-win research plan that has been approved by a UK host researcher is required.
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: £12,000 Research expenses | £8,000 Relocation costs
Benefits :
- Financial Support and Duration: The fellowship offers financial assistance at 80% Full Economic Cost (FEC) for a two-year term.
- Research Expenses: Up to £12,000 may be requested by applicants for costs associated with their research.
- Relocation Costs: Relocation costs up to £8,000 may be requested.
- Rationale Required: The application must include justification for all proposed relocation and research expenses.
Deadline: February 7, 2025
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