Newton International Fellowship is ongoing for those beginning their research career – with the potential to be world-class and maintain links with leading researchers in the UK. Follow the procedures and apply.
The scheme provides the opportunity for the best early-stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world to work at UK research institutions for a period of two years.
The scheme is jointly run by the British Academy, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Society. Currently, there is one round per year which opens in January.
Level/ Field of Study:
The fellowship is designed for science students who are pursuing post-doctoral research in the field of clinical, natural and social sciences and the humanities.
Host Nationality:
The Scholarship is hosted by the British Academy, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Society, UK.
Scholarship Number
The number of openings for the scholarship is not specified.
Eligible Nationality:
The scholarship is opened to students from Brazil, China, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey. Read also if you wish to study outside your home country Simple and Detailed Answers about Applying and Winning a Scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits.
- Newton Fellowships last for two years. Funding consists of £24,000 per annum for subsistence costs, and up to £8,000 per annum research expenses, as well as a one-off payment of up to £2,000 for relocation expenses.
- Awards include a contribution to the overheads incurred, at a rate of 50% of the total award to the visiting researcher.
- Applicants may also be eligible to receive up to £6,000 annually following the tenure of their Fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based researchers.
Eligibility for the Newton International Fellowships for Early-Career Scientists.
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- have a Ph.D., or will have a Ph.D. 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
Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted through the Royal Society’s electronic grant application system (e-GAP). Applications are initially reviewed by two members of the Newton International Fellowships panel and then shortlisted.
The applications are then reviewed again by the panel and the final decision is made.
Application Deadline:
Teh application deadline for teh Newton International Fellowship is 26th March annually.
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