British Academy Fellowship: an outstanding opportunity for international academics to collaborate with UK institutions.
Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international applicants for the 2025 British Academy Fellowship Program.
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Fellows will receive a £40,000 grant to enable scholars from any country to be based at a UK higher education or research institution.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
British Academy Fellowship Program Abstract
- Scholarship Host: British Academy Fellowship
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-UK
- Location: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Fellowships
- Benefits:
- £40,000
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: February 7, 2025
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British Academy Fellowship Program Details
The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge welcomes applications for the British Academy International Fellowship scheme.
The British Academy International Fellowship is a two-year initiative aimed at attracting and retaining emerging talent in the UK to create a globally connected and mobile research workforce.
This program seeks to draw talented international early career researchers to conduct their research in the UK, support them in pursuing high-quality and innovative projects, and provide opportunities for career development.
British Academy Fellowship Program Benefits
- Fellowships last between three to six months.
- The maximum funding available is £40,000.
- Applicants can choose their preferred start date within the period from March to August 2025.
The program underscores the British Academy’s dedication to international engagement and aims to:
- Enhance and build new links between global scholars and UK researchers.
- Foster opportunities for collaborative research in the humanities and social sciences.
- Enable academics to undertake research and professional development with UK colleagues.
- Strengthen the UK’s research bases in these fields.
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British Academy International Fellowship Program Requirements
To be eligible for the British Academy Fellowship Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- 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.
How To Apply for British Academy Fellowship Program 2025
To apply for the British Academy Fellowship Program, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the details we have provided on this page
- Click on the button below to visit the fellowship website
- Submit your application online using the British Academy’s Grant Management System (GMS)
Applications should consist of the following:
- A two-page CV, including the dates on which you had your PhD viva and on which you were awarded the PhD.
- A list of publications (not exceeding one side).
- A completed internal selection form.
- The name and contact details of one referee, preferably based in the UK, who is not your mentor or PhD supervisor.
Applications must be emailed to Dr Russell Re Manning, Deputy Centre Administrator, at rrm24@cam.ac.uk by 12:00 noon BST on Friday 7 February 2025.
This is the internal deadline for applications to be assessed and selected for submission to the British Academy, which will likely have a deadline of mid-March 2025.
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Deadline: February 7th, 2025
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