The British Academy Visiting Fellowships 2024 in UK
Description
The British Academy is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its prestigious Visiting Fellowships programme 2024, offering exceptional academics from around the globe the opportunity to conduct research and collaborate with UK-based institutions. Open to scholars at any career stage within the humanities and social sciences, this programme underscores the Academy's dedication to fostering international engagement and reinforcing the UK's position as a premier research environment. Successful applicants will be awarded up to £40,000 for a fellowship lasting between 3 to 6 months, starting in the spring and summer of 2025. The deadline for applications is 17:00 (GMT) on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024.
The Visiting Fellowships aim to enhance global academic links, foster new research partnerships, and support the professional development of scholars from diverse backgrounds. This initiative particularly encourages applications from historically and structurally disadvantaged groups, low-income countries, and female researchers. Candidates must have established contact with a UK host institution prior to applying and demonstrate postdoctoral level or equivalent research experience. For more information on eligibility and the application process keep reading.
Degree Level
The British Academy Visiting Fellowships 2024 in UK is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at British Academy.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
Benefits
Fellowship Duration and Funding:
- Visiting Fellowships are offered for a period ranging from 3 to 6 months.
- You can choose your preferred start date within the spring and summer months (March to August 2025).
- The maximum funding amount awarded is £40,000.
Eligible Nationalities
This fellowship is open to all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Possess a strong research background, typically demonstrated by a postdoctoral qualification or equivalent experience.
- Be based outside of the UK at the time of application.
- Hold permanent or fixed-term employment (fixed-term contracts must extend beyond the fellowship's duration).
- Be independent scholars or affiliated with an institution.
- Have established prior contact with a UK host institution (The British Academy cannot assist in finding or facilitating this connection).
- A wide range of UK host institutions are welcome to nominate candidates. The program particularly seeks applications from:
- Historically underrepresented groups and those facing structural disadvantages.
- Researchers from low-income countries.
- Female researchers.
Application Procedure
Submitting Your Application:
- Applications are exclusively accepted online through the British Academy's Grant Management System (GMS), Flexi-Grant®.
Application Deadline:
- Ensure your application reaches the British Academy by 5:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024.
