Published: 03 May 2024
As we celebrate our 90th anniversary in 2024, we are delighted to announce a new research partnership with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh.
We are awarding two 12-month fellowships starting in January 2025 – open to postdoctoral researchers based in any ODA (Official Development Assistance) recipient country where the British Council operates (see 'Eligibility' section below).
Fellows will spend the first ten months of their fellowships at IASH, followed by up to two months based in their home countries focused on knowledge exchange and dissemination in collaboration with the British Council.
Application Deadline | July 26, 2024 |
Value | £2,500 |
Funding Type | Partially Funded |
Country to study | United Kingdom |
School to study | University of Edinburgh |
Type | Fellowship |
Sponsor | British Council |
Gender | Men and Women |
Assessment Criteria
Applications will be considered by an assessment panel comprised of University of Edinburgh and British Council staff.
Assessment will take account of the extent to which candidates meet the following criteria.
Timeline
29 April, 10.00 UK time | Application window opens |
21 May, 13.00 UK time | Online Q&A session |
26 July, 23.59 UK time | Application deadline |
End August 2024 | Candidate selection |
January 2025 | Fellowship start |
January to October 2025 | Fellowship placement at IASH, University of Edinburgh |
November to December 2025 | Knowledge exchange and dissemtnation with British Council |
Applicants should use the cover letter that is required as part of their application to outline how their fellowship will support the British Council’s objectives for the programme.
For more details,visit British Council website