British Academy International Fellowships 2026

The British Academy International Fellowships provide a world-class opportunity for early-career researchers from around the globe to work at a UK host institution for two years. The program is designed to attract the most promising talent to the UK, fostering long-term international collaborations and enabling fellows to establish independent research careers.

Program Benefits

• **Duration:** A fixed two-year fellowship.
• Financial Support:
  • **Salary:** Funding is provided to the host institution to cover the fellow’s salary (comparable to a starting lecturer).
  • **Research Expenses:** Up to £12,000 for research-related costs.
  • **Relocation:** Up to £8,000 for relocation expenses.
• **Mentorship:** Fellows work with a dedicated UK sponsor (mentor) at the host institution.
• **Alumni Status:** Fellows become part of the British Academy’s global network of researchers.

Eligibility Criteria

• **Career Stage:** Applicants must be “early-career” researchers, typically defined as holding a PhD for no more than 7 years.
• **Residency:** Must be working outside the UK at the time of application.
• **Citizenship:** Open to all nationalities (except UK citizens/residents).
• **Host Institution:** Must have a confirmed UK host institution and a sponsor willing to support the application.
• **Discipline:** Research must fall within the humanities or social sciences.

Application Process

• **Deadline:** The input noted a review date of June 1, 2026, but the Application Deadline is typically in March 2026 (e.g., mid-March).
• **How to Apply:** Applications are submitted via the British Academy’s Flexi-Grant management system.
• **Requirements:** A detailed research proposal, CV, list of publications, and a statement of support from the UK host institution.

Application Link:

For official guidelines and the Flexi-Grant portal, visit the British Academy website.

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