To all the early-career researchers seeking paid research opportunities abroad, Applications for one of the most anticipated British Academic International Fellowships are now open for the academic year 2026. Funded by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and jointly managed by the British Academy and the Royal Society, this program is calling applications from outstanding early-career researchers from across the world to work for two years at one of the participating research institutions in the United Kingdom, including University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburh and many more.
The objective of the British Academy Fellowship is to attract and support talented early-career researchers to establish their research in the United Kingdom. The program is intended for candidates who are in the final stages of their PhD or have completed their PhD in humanities, social sciences, or related fields with no more than five years of postdoctoral research experience. The fellowship offers generous support, including a competitive salary, research allowance, relocation support, and other perks and benefits.
The fellowship is accepting applications from all nationals, except those who hold UK nationality. No application fee is charged at any stage of the application process. The application window is currently open, and the last date for application submission is March 11, 2026. Read more details below.
The British Academy International Fellowships 2026: Overview
- Hosted by: The British Academy
- Eligible Countries: Open for All Nationals
- Programme Type: Fellowship
- Duration: 2 Years
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 11th, 2026
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Coverage:
The fellowship offers generous support to fellows, which includes:
- Fellows will recieve a competitive salary to cover living expenses
- Research Allowance of Up to £12,000
- Relocation, health, and visa support of up to £8,000
- Access to funding opportunities
- Applicants may also recieve Alumni funding to support networking activities
Eligibility Criteria
You must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Accepting applications from all nationalities
- UK Residents are not eligible to apply
- Completed your PhD or are in the final stages of the degree programme
- Completed or pursuing a degree from a non-UK institution
- Academic background must be in the social sciences, humanities, or related fields
- Have not more than 5 years of postdoctoral research experience
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How to Apply?
Applicants interested in the fellowship need to follow the following steps to apply:
Step 1:
- Find a mentor – applicants need to identify a mentor at one of the participating UK institutes
- Submit your Expression of Interest
- Get the departmental approval
Step 2:
Once you have secured a host, apply for the fellowship via the British Academic Grant System.
- Register an account on the official portal
- Complete your online application and submit.
For more details and to apply, visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR BRITISH ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
