The British Academy International Fellowship provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders.
The British Academy International Fellowship is a two-year initiative aimed at attracting and retaining emerging talent in the UK to create a globally connected and mobile research workforce.
More details about this opportunity will be provided for interested and qualified candidates in this post.
British Academy International Fellowship Details:
The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge welcomes applications for the British Academy International Fellowship scheme.
The overarching aim of the British Academy International Fellowship is to attract and retain emerging talent in the UK and build a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. The objectives are to:
Attract talented international early career researchers to establish and conduct their research in the UK;
Support early career researchers to pursue high-quality and innovative lines of research;
Provide opportunities to acquire and transfer new skills and knowledge through training and career development;
Foster long-term relationships through networking opportunities and the International Fellowships alumni programme.
Requirements for 2026 British Academy Fellowship:
To be considered for the British Academy Fellowship, you must:
Have a PhD, or applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD will be completed (including viva) before the start date of the Fellowship. Confirmation of award of the PhD will be required before any Fellowship award is confirmed.
Applicants should have no more than seven years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry).
Be working outside the UK.
Not hold UK citizenship.
Be competent in oral and written English.
Have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host researcher.
Benefits of 2026 British Academy International Fellowship:
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.
How to Apply for British Academy International Fellowship 2026
To apply for the British Academy International Fellowship,
Click the green button below to go to the fellowship webpage.
The deadline for expressions of interest for applications to English is 5pm BST on Monday 5 January 2026 (please note that this expression of interest does not apply to candidates wishing to apply through ASNC).
Please send the name of the person who has agreed to act as your faculty sponsor and a short description of your project to ajm325@cam.ac.uk
Following this, the internal Faculty deadline for candidates who would like to be considered for English and ASNC is 12:00 noon BST on Monday 26 January 2026
Applications should consist of the following:
A two-page CV, including the dates on which you had your PhD viva and on which you were awarded the PhD.
A list of publications (not exceeding one side).
A completed internal selection form.
The name and contact details of one referee, preferably based in the UK, who is not your mentor or PhD supervisor.
Interested and qualified applicants should use the link created below to proceed to the application page.
Best Wishes.
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