Newton International Fellowship Guidelines

I want to apply for Newton International Fellowship scheme so can you provide me the Guidelines of the scheme?

The Newton International Fellowships scheme is run by the British Academy, The Royal Society and The Academy of Medical Sciences.

The Fellowship scheme will select the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions.

The long-term aim of the scheme is to build a global pool of research leaders and encourage long-term international collaboration with the UK.

They provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence and up to £8,000 per annum to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of up to £2,000.

In addition, Newton Fellows may be eligible for follow-up funding of up to £6,000 per annum for up to 5 years following the completion of the Fellowship.

The Newton International Fellowships Scheme covers researchers in the following disciplines: physical sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

The scheme also covers clinical and patient orientated research, for applicants from China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey during the current round.

Eligibility-

Candidates have a PhD, or will have a PhD by the time the funding starts

have no more than 7 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 scientist

If you have any concerns about your eligibility, please contact at info@newtonfellowships.org.

Application process-

Applications for all Newton International Fellowships should be made online through the Royal Society's Electronic Grant Application and Processing (e-GAP2) system.

Contact-

British Academy
10-11 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AH
+44(0)20 7969 5200

newtonfund@britac.ac.uk

General enquiries on the Newton International Fellowships: info@newtonfellowships.org

Specific enquiries on the electronic grant application system (e-Gap2): e-gap@royalsociety.org

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