2025 British Academy International Writing Workshops

📖 About British Academy International Writing Workshops

The British Academy is inviting proposals for Writing Workshops in the following countries:

• Brazil
• Egypt
• Indonesia
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Malaysia
• Philippines
• South Africa
• Turkey
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Least Developed Countries

These workshops aim to develop the skills of early career researchers, including supporting and promoting the uptake of their research in journals and publications.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: August 16, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 17, 2025
• Category: Training

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the British Academy International Writing Workshops can expect the following benefits:

• Awards set at a maximum of £30,000.
• Funding can cover:
  • Travel and related expenses
  • Subsistence costs
  • Clerical assistance and consumables
  • Childcare support (including for participants)
  • Networking, meeting, and/or conference costs
• Support for non-UK-based Co-Applicants directly involved in organizing the workshop(s) in-country.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Lead Applicant Requirements:

• Must be of postdoctoral or above status (or have equivalent research experience).
• Must hold an established role in an eligible university or research institute in the UK, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, and/or Least Developed Countries.

Project Requirements:

• Each project must include:
  • At least one researcher based in the eligible countries if the Principal Investigator is based in the UK.
  • At least one researcher based in the UK if the Principal Investigator is based in the eligible countries.
• All proposals must be ODA-eligible: Projects must have a primary objective directly relevant to the problems of developing countries.

Workshop Location:

• Workshops must take place in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, and/or Least Developed Countries.

📋 Application Process

Applications can only be submitted online using the British Academy’s Flexi-Grant® Grant Management System.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 17:00 UK time

Guidance:

• Please refer to the scheme notes for detailed instructions on how to apply.
• Incorrectly submitted applications will be deemed ineligible for the award.

🔗 Useful Links

• View details of the British Academy International Writing Workshops.
• Apply via the Flexi-Grant® Grant Management System.

📌 Application Deadline

September 17, 2025

This opportunity is a fantastic chance for early career researchers to enhance their skills and contribute to impactful research in developing countries. Don't miss out!

• Awards are set at a maximum of £30,000. Funding must be used in the direct delivery of the workshops, and can cover travel and related expenses, subsistence costs, clerical assistance and consumables, childcare support (including for participants), networking, meeting and/or conference costs.
• It will be considered an eligible cost to support the contribution of non-UK based Co-Applicants who are directly involved in helping to organise the workshop(s) in country.