British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027

The British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded fellowship for international students. The program duration is 12 months, with participants spending the first 10 months at the University of Edinburgh and the remaining 2 months in their home countries in collaboration with the British Council.

📖 About the Fellowship

This fellowship is designed to support international researchers and foster knowledge exchange. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in research at the University of Edinburgh and contribute to their home countries upon completion of the program.

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

The fellowship offers the following benefits:

• Research visit at the University of Edinburgh for 10 months, followed by 2 months in the participant's home country focused on knowledge exchange and dissemination.
• A bursary of £2,500 per month for 12 months.
• Dedicated office space, University email, and library access.
• A University mentor from an area relevant to the fellow's research interests.
• Weekly Fellows’ Lunch to build community.
• Collegial work-in-progress seminar series for testing new ideas.
• Access to a calendar of engaging events at the Institute and College.
• Opportunities to participate in and design funded workshops, colloquia, and more.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Applications are warmly welcomed from ODA-recipient countries where the British Council operates.
2. Applicants must have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application, typically within the last 7 years (i.e., graduated between 2019 and summer 2026).
   • Earlier graduates may be eligible if they have taken significant career breaks since completing their doctorate.
   • If the doctorate is not yet awarded, applicants must provide proof of successful viva examination and thesis corrections.
3. Applicants should not have held a permanent position at a university or a previous fellowship at IASH.
   • Temporary, recurring, or short-term employment is acceptable.
   • Parental leave or other career breaks will not count towards the 7-year limit (details must be provided in the application).

📝 Application Process

Applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Application form, CV, and research proposal.
2. A cover letter outlining how the fellowship will support the British Council’s objectives for this program.
3. Confidential references:
   • A minimum of two and a maximum of three references are required.
   • Referees should email their references directly to the Director at iash@ed.ac.uk by the deadline.
   • References must comment on the quality of the research proposal and the applicant's qualifications. One referee should certify the successful viva (defense) and final examination of the applicant’s PhD thesis.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the fellowship is 31 July 2026.

📧 Contact Information

For inquiries or further details, applicants can contact the Director at iash@ed.ac.uk.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the fellowship, visit the official British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship page.

To apply, complete the application form.

This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for researchers to advance their academic careers while contributing to global knowledge exchange. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Research visit at the University of Edinburgh for ten months, followed by up to two months in home countries.
• Bursary of £2,500 per month for 12 months.
• Dedicated office space, email, and library access.
• University mentor relevant to the research interests.
• Weekly Fellows’ Lunch to build community.
• Collegial seminar series for testing new ideas.
• Engaging events calendar at the Institute and College.
• Opportunities to participate in funded workshops and colloquia.