Newton international fellowship in UK for international scholars 2021

The Newton International Fellowship is one of the most prestigious fellowships to advance research in UK.

This fellowship scheme is provided by the Royal Society, UK.

More about Newton International Fellowship

This fellowship is a one time award. These fellowships are for non-UK scientists who are at an early stage of their research career and wish to conduct research in UK.

What’s the value of this award?

The Newton International Fellowship provide funding for two years. This covers:

subsistence, at a fixed rate of £24,000 per annum,
research expenses,
relocation expenses,
contribution to visa costs for you and your dependents (partner and children),
contribution to overheads at UK Host Organisation.

Which nationalities are eligible?

The fellowship is available to scholars from any country outside the UK.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply for the Newton International Fellowship, you must:

1. have a PhD, or will have a PhD by the time the funding start,

2. 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),

3. be working outside the UK,

4. not hold UK citizenship,

5. be competent in oral and written English,

6. have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host scientist.

How to apply for the fellowship

To apply for the fellowship, please use the Newton International Fellowship Application link.

When is application closing?

The deadline to apply for this fellowship scheme is 3pm on Wednesday 16 June 2021.

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