In search of a remarkable fellowship opportunity in the United Kingdom? Applications for the 2025 Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Program are now being accepted! This esteemed program, which is run by the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh Futures Institute, provides a fully funded fellowship for the 2025–2026 academic year. Fellows receive up to £1,500 a month to help with moving costs and, if necessary, reimbursement for travel and visa fees. Additional help is available for candidates from low- and middle-income countries to ensure inclusion.
This 3-6 month fellowship must match with an academic semester (Semester 1 or 2) and provides fellows with a rich, collaborative atmosphere. In addition to interacting with students, commercial partners, and other researchers, participants will support the local academic community by participating in events like seminars, guest lectures, and research collaborations.
Fellows have access to training programs, can investigate a range of research topics, and can network with scholars worldwide. It’s a great chance to develop your career, meet people throughout the world, and take in the University of Edinburgh’s dynamic research culture. Apply right away to advance in your academic career and don’t pass up this opportunity!
Host Country: UK
University: Edinburgh University
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be employed in an academic institution in an open-ended role or have suitable work experience and professional credentials.
- The University of Edinburgh shouldn’t serve as their base.
- Individuals from underrepresented minorities or those from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are given preference inside the Futures Institute.
- Fellows must be actively working on topics that are related to the main areas of research at the Futures Institute.
- Candidates should be leaders or experts in initiatives related to the Institute’s research topics, and their visit should help them further their work.
- We especially encourage those who want to develop a grant proposal to apply, especially if the visit will aid in the preparation of the submission.
Benefits:
- In addition to reimbursements for travel and visa fees, fellows receive a stipend of up to £1,500 a month to help with relocation costs.
- Through teaching opportunities, grant proposal partnerships, seminars, or guest lectures, participants will support the local scientific community.
- Fellows from low- and middle-income nations are eligible for additional funding.
- The program provides a special opportunity to network with other academics, pursue a fellowship in the UK, and become fully immersed in the lively Edinburgh community.
Deadline: January 23, 2025
