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The British Academy International Fellowship scheme has been launched this year at short notice. Please note that the deadline for Expressions of Interest (CV and 1-page proposal outline) is Friday 2 February 2024. As this scheme is highly competitive, there will be an initial Faculty selection process.

About the British Academy International Fellowships 2024

  • Purpose: The scheme aims to attract outstanding early career postdoctoral researchers from overseas to establish and conduct their research in the UK. The International Fellowships are full-time two-year awards, or can be held on a part-time basis for health reasons or due to caring responsibilities.
  • What it provides: Full-time or part-time salary; research expenses of up to £12k; and relocation costs of up to £8k. Fellowships can start between 1 October 2024 and 1 March 2025; but announcements are not made until September 2024, and candidates should allow at least 4 months for the visa process.  (Successful applicants can apply for a Global Talent Visa).

 

Eligibility: There are a number of eligibility criteria and interested candidates must ensure to read the scheme guidance carefully. Key criteria to note include that candidates:

  • Must be based and working outside of the UK;
  • Must not hold UK citizenship;
  • Must have a doctorate, or have it awarded before the start date;
  • Must have no more than seven years active full-time postdoctoral experience at the time of application, including teaching experience, and visiting researcher positions; but periods of maternity, paternity, shared parental or adoptive leave as the primary carer, or extended sick leave are excluded;
  • Must not have lived or worked in the UK in the 12 months prior to the application deadline;
  • Cannot normally be applying to come back to the place where they completed their doctorate, or to work with their previous supervisor.

UK Sponsor: A Faculty member is needed to act as the ‘UK Sponsor’ for the application, and must work with the lead applicant to develop the project proposal. The sponsor will provide mentoring, support and guidance throughout the duration of the Fellowship.

To apply: Candidates who would like to be considered should please send a CV and 1-page outline of their research proposal by 5:00pm on Friday 2 February 2024 to andrea.thomson@humanities.ox.ac.uk; they should also name the Faculty member who has agreed to act as their UK Sponsor.