Research Fellowship

Research fellowships are often open to those who have completed their doctoral degree and wish to continue with postdoctoral research.

It provides funds for equipment to run research labs. Research fellowship varies in countries and universities.

Some research fellowship programs are temporary while others are permanent with possible promotion.

It is usually funded by government institutions or private companies. Research fellowship allows fellows to concentrate and complete their research by providing them with salaries or stipend.

Research fellowship helps to boost the career of an individual by providing full funding for all research, a stipend for personal maintenance during research, and extra knowledge from senior researchers and others.

What Does It Mean To Be A Research Fellow?

A research fellow is a member of a university or any research institution who conducts research either independently or under the supervision of others.

To become a research fellow you need to have completed your doctoral degree or have work experience in research.

After a research fellow, the next higher position is a senior research fellow followed by the professorial fellow.

Based on the conditions of the fellowship, a research fellow may be required to assist in teaching the students.

A research fellow is usually paired with a senior researcher for mentorship and assistance. Some fellowships require the research fellow to participate in departmental planning and are available on campus to assist the students.

Research fellows are expected to produce quality publications that can be published in society on the subject of their research.

Research Fellowship Universities

  1. University Of Leeds:- The University of Leeds UK offers research fellowship to individuals in the various academic disciplines. Some of the disciplines are social sciences, communication and media studies, engineering and technology, etc. The fellowship is a full time within a certain period and the salary ranges from £33,000 to £40,000 per annum.
  2. Northumbria University:- This university recruits research fellows in clinical and health, life sciences, social care, arts and humanities, design, social sciences and other faculties. The fellowship runs full time for a fixed term and salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 yearly.
  3. Dublin City University:- This university appoints researchers in electronic engineering, physical sciences, physics and astronomy and others. The fellowship runs full time for 48 months.
  4. University of Greenwich:- Fellows are recruited in social sciences, education and other disciplines. The fellowship is full time for a fixed term of 18 months. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £49,553 yearly.
  5. University of Cyprus:- This university recruits fellows in arts, archeology, history, philosophy, and other faculties. The fellowship runs for one year and is renewable. Salary ranges from £1200 to £1500 per month.
  6. University of Southampton:- Research fellows are recruited in physical sciences, mathematics and statistics, astronomy and other departments. The fellowship is full time for 43 months. Salary ranges from £30,900 to £38,000 per annum.
  7. Coventry University UK:- This university appoints fellows in general engineering, physical sciences, chemistry, astronomy, etc. The fellowship runs for a fixed term of 24 months which could be extended to 48 months. Salary is from £32,000 to £41,536 yearly.

Scholarships for Research Fellowship

  1. Pilecki Fellowship for International Students in Poland:- This program is offered by Pilecki institute for researchers who hold a doctoral degree in the humanities and social sciences department. The scholarship is worth £3000 per month.
  1. CNIO Fellowships for Young Researchers trained in the UK:- This program is offered by the Spanish National Cancer Research Center for individuals interested in postdoctoral research fellowship.
  1. Northumbria University Studentship for International Students in the UK:– This program is offered by Northumbria University for research fellows. The scholarship is worth £15,009 yearly.
  1. Australian Government Research Training Program:- This program is offered by Griffith University for research fellows.

Below is a list of the most recent research fellowships you can apply to.

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin (MPIWG) “First Research Article” Fellowship 2020 for Students in Developing Countries

The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin (MPIWG), Department III Artifacts, Action, and Knowledge (Director: Prof. Dagmar Schäfer), is offering two fellowships for outstanding graduate students. Application Deadline: 15th March 2020 (23:59 CET)  Eligible Countries: Asian, African or Latin American Countries To be Taken at (Country): Germany Type: Fellowship, Research Eligibility: The … Read more

Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship 2020 for Developing Countries – USA

The Borlaug Fellowship Programme provides opportunities for short-term research projects to improve agricultural productivity, economic development, and food security. It offers training and collaborative opportunities for agricultural research, international agricultural economics, leadership, and policy to researchers.   Application Deadline: 18th February, 2020 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: The Borlaug Fellowship Programme are only accepting applications from citizens of … Read more

Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) Summer School 2020 for Young African Scientists (Fully funded)

The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development at the University of the Witwatersrand, the DOHaD Africa Chapter and other partners are hosting a Summer School in April 2020 at STIAS entitled Developmental Origins of Health and Disease: Consolidating Theory into Practice. Application Deadline: … Read more

Switzerland: EPFL Masters Fellowships for International Students 2020

École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers a limited number of fellowships at the Master’s level to students with outstanding academic records. Some of the fellowships are financed by EPFL directly and others through partnerships with foundations or companies.   Application Deadlines:  15th December 2019 15th April 2020 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries:  All countries To be taken … Read more

University of Manchester President’s Doctoral Scholar Awards 2020 for International PhD Students

The University of Manchester has recently launched £2.5m investment in PhD training with the President’s Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards. Application Deadline: 17th January, 2020 To be taken at (country): UK About the Award: Alliance Manchester Business School provides a thriving research environment, and the opportunity to work with the top international scholars in the full range of … Read more

CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Programme 2020 for International Researchers (Fully-funded to Canada)

The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides funding and support to help scholars build their research network and develop essential skills to become leaders. Global Scholars are researchers within five years of their first academic appointment from anywhere in the world. Application Deadline: 5th February 2020 11:59 PM Pacific Time Zone (UTC -8) Eligible Countries: All To be taken at … Read more

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