International Fellowship Program By The British Academy

The International Fellowships 2024 Program by The British Academy is a prestigious award for researchers to work for a UK institution. This fellowship program is available for all early career researchers from all around the world. Fellows will work in selected research projects where they take part and learn from the brightest minds. The duration of the fellowships program is 2 years. British Academy International Fellowship Program 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. This fellowship program is jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society. The objectives of the program are to attract talented international early career researchers to establish and conduct their research in the UK. The British Academy will help the fellows and provide them opportunities to acquire and transfer new skills and knowledge through training and career development.

The British Academy is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences. Founded in 1902, it has given fellowship to 1400 world-leading scholars and researchers elected for their outstanding contributions to their fields. The Academy’s mission is to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the humanities and social sciences, both in the UK and internationally.

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You Can Also apply for Insight Fellowship Program which is also a fully funded fellowship program.

Eligibility Criteria

Following are the requirements to apply for the fellowship program,

• 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.
• 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.
• Do not have UK citizenship.
• Be competent in oral and written English.
• Have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host researcher

Benefits of the Fellowship

The International Fellowships offer:

• Support for two years.
• The award is offered at 80% FEC.
• Applicants may apply for research expenses of up to £12,000.
• Relocation costs of up to £8,000.
• Applicants may also be eligible to receive follow on Alumni funding following the tenure of their Fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based or international researchers.

Fellowship opportunities in Switzerland, ETH Zurich Pioneer Fellowship Program

Fellowship Duration

Duration of the International Fellowships by The British Academy is 2 years. Fellowship is expected to commence between October 2024 and March 2025.

Application Deadline

The deadline for International Fellowship applications is 13 Mar 2024 – 17:00 GMT.

Apply Online

Visit the official link and see all the details.

If you meet all the requirements then you can start your application by visiting This Link.