Applications for the British Academy’s 2025 Visiting Fellowships are now being accepted. International researchers are invited to collaborate with UK academic institutions through this remarkable project. Through the program, scholars from all over the world will have the opportunity to spend up to six months at a higher education or research institution in the UK, which will foster international research collaborations and foster their own academic advancement.
Concerning the Visiting Fellowships
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is the sponsor of the Visiting Fellowships program, which is intended for scholars in the social sciences and humanities. The British Academy’s dedication to global collaboration is anchored by this program, which aims to:
- Create and strengthen ties between researchers in the UK and scholars throughout the world.
- Make opportunities for collaborative humanities and social science research projects.
- Offer chances for career growth and academic enrichment in the United Kingdom.
- bolster the UK’s infrastructure for these vital fields of study.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for the Visiting Fellowships must:
- possess a postdoctoral degree or a comparable level of research experience.
- live outside of the United Kingdom at the time of application.
- be hired on a fixed-term or permanent basis, with fixed-term contracts lasting past the fellowship’s conclusion.
- Applications from independent researchers are also encouraged.
- have, prior to application, established contact with a potential host institution in the United Kingdom.
The British Academy is a major supporter of diversity and welcomes submissions from researchers from low-income countries, women in academia, and underrepresented groups.
Program Overview
Funding Availability
Status: Now Open for Applications
Applicant Criteria
Career Level: Postdoctoral or Comparable Research Experience
Important Dates
- Application Opening Date: 12 June 2024
- Application Deadline: 23 October 2024, 17:00 BST
- Earliest Project Start Date: 24 March 2025
Duration
Fellowship Length: Three to Six Months
Fellowship Terms and Financial Support
- Duration: Fellowships may last from three to six months.
- Funding Cap: Up to £40,000 is available per fellowship.
- Start Dates: Fellows may commence their projects anytime from March to August 2025.
Application Procedure
Interested parties must use Flexi-Grant®, the British Academy’s grant management system, to submit their applications. The application deadline is October 23, 2024, at 17:00 BST.
Visit the British Academy’s official fellowship page, British Academy Visiting Fellowships 2025, for more information on the application procedure and to gain access to the application portal. This grant is a fantastic chance for academics who want to expand their scholarly horizons and encourage cross-border research cooperation.
