Scholarship Description: The British Academy is pleased to offer Visiting Fellowships in any discipline within the humanities and the social sciences. Visiting Fellows will work with colleagues at UK host institutions in order to develop new research collaborations and/or deepen existing partnerships.
Degree Level: This is a visiting fellowship programme.
Available Subject: Fellowships are awarded in any discipline within the humanities and the social sciences).
Scholarship Benefit: Awards of up to £33,000 are available. Funding can be used to support: the subsistence and accommodation costs of the Visiting Fellow; research expenses; travel expenses; and a contribution of 50% of the total award to enable the UK institution to host the Visiting Fellow. Each Visiting Fellowship may last a maximum of six months.
Eligible Nationalities: International Students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
Candidates need not necessarily apply to develop collaboration with UK scholars active within the same discipline. These Fellowships are open also to applicants who wish to work with UK colleagues in other areas or disciplines (including scholars within the natural, medical, or engineering sciences), in a cross- or inter-disciplinary way.
Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online using the British Academy’s Flexi-Grant system. For further information, please refer to the scheme notes.