Good news for prospective foreign researchers: early-career humanities and social science scholars in the UK are supported by the prestigious British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025. With the goal of producing important publishable work, this fellowship provides a rare chance for researchers of any nationality to do independent research in the UK for three years.
The fellowship improves scholars’ resumes and raises their prospects of landing permanent academic positions in addition to offering research and teaching experience in a global academic environment. Beginning in September 2025, the British Academy will provide about 45 fellowships.
The Fellowship, held in UK universities or higher education establishments, is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and pays for eighty percent of the wage costs. Established by the British Academy in 1902, this distinguished program enables scholars to work in the UK’s renowned academic community on top-notch research projects. Read on for more information and make sure to apply before the deadline to avoid missing this wonderful chance!
Country: United Kingdom
Financial coverage: Partially Funded
Opportunity Type: Fellowships
Eligibility Criteria:
- Fellows can apply for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships from any country.
- In order to undertake research in a UK institution, applicants must be researchers in the social sciences and humanities.
- The fellowship must be based at an approved research organization or university in the United Kingdom.
- The UK fellowship is open to both British citizens and EEA nationals, regardless of where they received their doctorate.
- For this competition round, applications must be submitted by all candidates within three years following their successful viva voce exam, particularly between April 1, 2022, and April 1, 2025.
- BAF Fellows are required to be in postdoctoral status at the time of the Research Awards Committee meeting.
- Funding will only be awarded for research projects in the social sciences and humanities.
Benefits:
- The Full Economic Costing (FEC) approach, which governs the BA Fellowship, guarantees all fellows full financial support.
- Eighty percent of wage expenditures, comprising direct and indirect costs, are funded by the British Academy.
- The chance to become a fellow of the British Academy is provided by this fellowship.
- Fellows may carry out research at any accredited university or institute of higher learning in the United Kingdom.
- The fellowship supports fellows’ professional growth and experience in research.
- Costs associated with obtaining a visa for a prospective applicant may be included and paid for under the Full Economic Costing.
- For researchers in their early careers, the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 is a fantastic opportunity.
Deadline: October 2, 2024
