Applications are now open for the 2027 British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship at University of Edinburgh. The fellowship is arranged in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) and is developed for researchers from developing countries.
The totally moneyed fellowship supplies regular monthly stipends of ₤ 2,500, travel costs, library access, academic mentoring, work space, and weekly lunches during the fellowship duration. IELTS is not needed for application.
The program supports independent research lined up with the British Council’s vision of promoting a more tranquil and thriving world constructed on trust. Fellows will invest the very first ten months at IASH in Edinburgh, followed by approximately 2 months in their home nations concentrating on knowledge exchange and dissemination activities in collaboration with the British Council.
Individuals will likewise have opportunities to engage with British Council workplaces both in the UK and in their home countries.
Eligibility Requirements
To get approved for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Be residents of ODA-recipient developing countries
- Hold a PhD or comparable research study experience
- Have a strong scholastic background
- Propose an independent research project
- Be offered to spend the fellowship period in Edinburgh
Fellowship Advantages
The British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship offers:
- ₤ 2,500 monthly stipend
- Complete travel expenditures
- Library access
- Academic mentoring
- Work area at IASH
- Weekly lunches
- Opportunities for collaboration with the British Council
Required Documents
Candidates are anticipated to submit:
- Completed application
- CV
- Research study proposal
- Cover letter
- Two to three private references
Application Process
Interested candidates need to apply online through the main IASH fellowship website at University of Edinburgh.
The application deadline is July 31, 2026.