The British Academy International Fellowships 2026 (With up to £12,000 in Funding)

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About The British Academy International Fellowships

The International Fellowships Programme is designed to help early career researchers (ECRs) take their first significant step toward research independence by conducting research in the UK while gaining valuable international experience.The programme supports globally mobile researchers, strengthens the UK research and innovation ecosystem, and builds long-term international research relationships through structured funding, training, and alumni engagement.

• Sponsor Organisation: The British Academy

Benefits of The British Academy International Fellowships

• The International Fellowships offer support for two years and the award is offered at 80% FEC. Applicants may apply for research expenses of up to £12,000 and relocation costs of up to £8,000. Applicants will need to justify the level of research expenses and relocation costs requested in their application.
• Applicants may also be eligible to receive follow on Alumni funding following the tenure of their Fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based or international researchers.

The British Academy International Fellowships Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be an early career researcher

• Hold a PhD, or be in the final stages with completion before 1 June 2026

• Have no more than five years of active full-time postdoctoral research experience

• Be working outside the UK at the time of application

• Not hold UK citizenship

• Be competent in oral and written English

• Have a clearly defined research proposal agreed with a UK host researcher

• Meet all eligibility and compliance requirements set out in the official scheme notes

Application Date and Process

1. Develop a research proposal with a UK host researcher

2. Confirm eligibility against programme criteria

3. Invite the UK Sponsor and Head of Department through the application system

4. Ensure all supporting statements are completed early

5. Submit the application before the deadline

6. Application is reviewed and approved by the UK Host Organisation

Application Deadline

11 March, 2026

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