Are you an early-career researcher from a developing country looking for a fully funded research opportunity in the UK? The British Council is now accepting applications for its prestigious 90th Anniversary Research Fellowship 2026 at the University of Edinburgh.
This 12-month fellowship is part of the British Council’s celebration of 90 years of cultural and educational work around the globe. It offers a unique chance to work at one of the world’s top universities while contributing to important global conversations in education, culture, diplomacy, and development.
Fellowship Overview
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Institution: University of Edinburgh (Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities – IASH)
- Program Duration: 12 months
- Start Date: January 2026
- Application Deadline: July 28, 2025
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
Fellowship Benefits
This is a fully funded opportunity with no application fees. Fellows will receive:
- A monthly stipend of £2,500
- Travel costs covered
- Access to university libraries and workspace
- Weekly Fellows’ Lunches
- Visits and engagement with the British Council offices
- Time to complete the final two months of research in your home country, in collaboration with the British Council
Research Focus Areas
Applicants are invited to submit proposals that align with the British Council’s areas of interest:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- English Language
- International Relations
- Soft Power
- International Development
- Cultural Diplomacy
- Peacebuilding
- Cultural Relations
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an ODA-recipient country
- Have earned a PhD between 2018 and 2025
(Earlier graduates with significant career breaks can also apply) - Not currently hold a permanent academic position
- Have not previously held this fellowship
- Be able to provide proof of PhD completion (if graduation is pending)
- Be available for the full 12-month commitment
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit:
- Completed application form
- CV
- A clear research proposal
- A compelling cover letter
- 2 to 3 confidential letters of reference
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted online via the University of Edinburgh’s official portal.
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