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The British Academy International Fellowships 2025

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The British Academy International Fellowships Programme is offering a unique opportunity for early-career researchers from around the world to enhance their academic careers through a two-year research placement at a UK institution.

Below is a summary of key information regarding the fellowship:

Key Information

  • Funding Status: Open for applications
  • Career Stage: Early-career researchers
  • Earliest Start Date: 1 October 2025
  • Application Scheme Opens: 21 January 2025
  • Application Deadline: 18 March 2025, 17:00 GMT
  • Duration of Award: 24 months
  • Contact Details: overseas@thebritishacademy.ac.uk

Objectives of the Programme

The International Fellowships Programme aims to:

  • Attract talented early-career researchers to the UK.
  • Support innovative and high-quality research.
  • Provide opportunities for skill acquisition and career development.
  • Foster long-term networking and relationships through an alumni programme.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must:

  • Hold a PhD or be in the final stages of their PhD (completion required before the fellowship start date).
  • Have no more than seven years of full-time postdoctoral experience (excluding career breaks).
  • Be currently working outside the UK.
  • Not hold UK citizenship.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English.
  • Present a well-defined, mutually beneficial research proposal in collaboration with a UK host researcher.

Award Details

  • Award Value: 80% of full economic cost (FEC) for two years.
  • Research Expenses: Up to £12,000.
  • Relocation Costs: Up to £8,000.
  • Follow-on Alumni funding may be available for post-fellowship networking activities.

Application Notes

Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements as outlined in the scheme’s specific guidelines and prepare their proposal focusing on high-impact research that aligns with both their academic goals and the interests of their proposed UK host institution.

For more detailed information and application guidelines, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the official programme webpage.

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