The British Academy is accepting applications for its 2025 International Fellowships

For early-career academics looking to advance their research careers and obtain foreign experience, the esteemed British Academy Foreign Fellowships Programme 2025 is currently accepting applications. This fellowship offers exceptional scholars a rare chance to work with UK institutions to conduct creative, high-caliber research.

When is the Application Deadline?

• Internal Intention Submission Deadline: 10 February 2025, 4:00 PM (final and non-negotiable).
• Internal Application Submission Deadline: 11 March 2025 (final and non-negotiable).
• External Submission Deadline: 18 March 2025, 5:00 PM.

Tell Me About The Award:

The British Academy International Fellowships Programme 2025 allows early career researchers to undertake high-quality, original research in collaboration with UK institutions. From 2025 onwards, awardees will be salaried employees rather than visiting researchers, ensuring enhanced support and stability during their research tenure.

Which Fields are Eligible?

The fellowship is open to researchers in various fields within the humanities and social sciences.

Type:

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

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Who can Apply for The British Academy International Fellowships?

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD or be in the final stages of completing it (including viva before the fellowship start date).
• Have no more than 7 years of active full-time postdoctoral experience (excluding career breaks).
• Be living and working outside the UK for at least 12 months prior to application.
• Not hold UK citizenship.
• Be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Have an agreed-upon research proposal with a UK host researcher.

How are Applicants Selected?

Selection is based on:

• The quality and originality of the proposed research.
• The applicant’s research track record.
• The potential impact and contribution to the research field.
• The strength of collaboration with the UK host institution.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

All non-UK countries.

Where will the Award be Taken?

At a UK host institution.

How Many Awards?

The exact number of awards has not been specified.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

• Employment Status: Salaried employee at the UK host institution.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Research Expenses: Up to £12,000.
• Relocation Costs: Up to £8,000.
• Alumni Networking Funding: Available post-fellowship.

How Long Will the Award Last?

The fellowship lasts for three (3) years.

How to Apply for the British Academy International Fellowships:

1. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria.
2. Secure a research agreement with a UK host researcher.
3. Submit an internal intention to apply by 10 February 2025.
4. Complete the internal application submission by 11 March 2025.
5. Submit the final application externally by 18 March 2025.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
Application Guidelines PDF.