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*** Pre-applications to host institution are now closed ***


The International Fellowships Programme 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.

Aims

  • The overarching aim of the International Fellowships Programme is to attract and retain emerging talent in the UK and build a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. The objectives are to:
  • Attract talented international early career researchers to establish and conduct their research in the UK.
  • Support international early career researchers to pursue high-quality and innovative lines of research.
  • Provide international early career researchers opportunities to acquire and transfer new skills and knowledge through training and career development.
  • Foster long-term relationships through networking opportunities and the International Fellowships alumni programme.

Eligibility requirements

The applicant must:

  • 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.

Applicants should ensure that they meet all the eligibility requirements, which are explained in the scheme notes.

Value and duration

The International Fellowships offer support for three years. Funding consists of a salaried post at the host institution, research expenses of up to £12,000 and 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 researchers.

Find out more on the British Academy website.


To discuss the process of application to join UCL Institute of the Americas through this scheme, please write to your proposed mentor or host, as well as the Institute’s Director of Research, Dr Néstor Castañeda by 15th February. Draft applications must be submitted to the department by 28th February, the funder deadline is 28th March 2023 17.00 BST.


To discuss the process of application to join UCL Institute of the Americas through this scheme, please write to your proposed mentor or host, as well as the Institute’s Director of Research, Dr Néstor Castañeda


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