British Council Research Fellowship 2026 at University of Edinburgh: Fully Funded

British Council Research Fellowship

Under a new British Council partnership with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh, applications are now being accepted for the awarding a series of 12-month fully funded postdoctoral fellowships for international early-career researchers.

Fellowships will begin in January 2027. This is a three-year partnership from 2025 to 2027. 

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British Council Research Fellowship is a fully funded program that covers travel expenses, £2,500 stipend per month, library access, lunch, and visits to the British Council office.

In this post, we will tell you more about the fellowship, its requirements, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply for the program.

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British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2026 Details

The British Council celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024. The council is delighted to announce a research partnership between the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh and the British Council.

We are awarding up to two 12-month Fellowships starting in January 2027 – open to postdoctoral researchers based in any ODA-recipient country where the British Council operates (see list of countries on page 139 of their Annual Report or the list below).

Fellows will spend the first ten months of their Fellowships at IASH, followed by up to two months based in their home countries focused on knowledge exchange and dissemination in collaboration with the British Council.

These Fellowships are intended to support research that is aligned with the overarching vision of the British Council (“a more peaceful and prosperous world built on trust”) and the purpose outlined in their strategy: 

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. 

British Council Research Fellowship 2026 Benefits

The British Council Research Fellowship offers the following benefits;

  • Research visit at the University of Edinburgh for ten months, followed by up to two months based in their home countries focused on knowledge exchange and dissemination
  • Stipends of £2,500 per month for 12 months
  • Dedicated office space, University e-mail and library access
  • A University mentor from an area relevant to the Fellows’ research interests
  • Weekly Fellows’ Lunch to build community
  • Collegial work-in-progress seminar series for testing new ideas
  • Calendar of engaging events at the Institute and College
  • Opportunities to participate in and design funded workshops, colloquia, etc at the Institute

Research Topics for British Council 90th Anniversary Research Fellowship

Research topics should be relevant to the areas of priority across:

  • Arts
  • Education and the English language
  • international relations 
  • Soft power
  • International development 
  • Peace building
  • Cultural relations and cultural diplomacy.

British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Be from an ODA-recipient country. See the full list of eligible countries.
  • Have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application.
  • Hold a PhD or equivalent research experience
  • Demonstrate a strong academic background
  • Propose an independent research project
  • Be able to spend the fellowship period in Edinburgh

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British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2026 Required Documents

While applying for the British Council 90th Anniversary Research Fellowship 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • Application form
  • CV
  • Research proposal
  • Cover letter
  • Confidential references (minimum two, maximum three)

How To Apply for British Council Research Fellowship 2026

To apply for the University of Maine Graduate Assistantship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Prepare the required documents
  • Fill the application form
  • Apply on or before the deadline. July 31st, 2026.
  • Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Decisions will be communicated in late September.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: July 31st, 2026

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