The British Academy International Fellowships provide a world-class opportunity for early-career researchers from around the globe to work at a UK host institution for two years. The program is designed to attract the most promising talent to the UK, fostering long-term international collaborations and enabling fellows to establish independent research careers.
Program Benefits
- Duration: A fixed two-year fellowship.
- Financial Support:
- Salary: Funding is provided to the host institution to cover the fellow’s salary (comparable to a starting lecturer).
- Research Expenses: Up to £12,000 for research-related costs.
- Relocation: Up to £8,000 for relocation expenses.
- Mentorship: Fellows work with a dedicated UK sponsor (mentor) at the host institution.
- Alumni Status: Fellows become part of the British Academy’s global network of researchers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Career Stage: Applicants must be “early-career” researchers, typically defined as holding a PhD for no more than 7 years.
- Residency: Must be working outside the UK at the time of application.
- Citizenship: Open to all nationalities (except UK citizens/residents).
- Host Institution: Must have a confirmed UK host institution and a sponsor willing to support the application.
- Discipline: Research must fall within the humanities or social sciences.
Application Process
- Deadline: The input noted a review date of June 1, 2026, but the Application Deadline is typically in March 2026 (e.g., mid-March).
- How to Apply: Applications are submitted via the British Academy’s Flexi-Grant management system.
- Requirements: A detailed research proposal, CV, list of publications, and a statement of support from the UK host institution.
Application Link:
For official guidelines and the Flexi-Grant portal, visit the British Academy website.
