University of Edinburgh British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027, UK

United KingdomUniversity of Edinburgh British Council 90th Anniversary
United KingdomScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Institution
University of Edinburgh British Council 90th Anniversary
Administered by
University of Edinburgh
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Fellowship program in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is organized by University of Edinburgh, with fully funded. The application deadline is 31 July 2026.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Institution: University of Edinburgh - Program level: Fellowship - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: 31 July 2026

ELIGIBILITY - Candidates must be nationals of a nation that is qualified to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA). - Candidates must have a PhD or comparable professional research expertise in their discipline. - Prior to completing the fellowship application, the doctorate degree must be finished. - Candidates should have a solid academic record that includes intellectual contributions and demonstrated research accomplishments. - A well-thought-out independent research proposal pertaining to their areas of expertise and academic interest must be submitted by candidates. - For the duration of the fellowship, fellows must be willing and able to live in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - Candidates should demonstrate their capacity to support international knowledge sharing, multidisciplinary research, and academic collaboration. - During their fellowship at the University of Edinburgh, researchers are required to actively participate in the academic community.

BENEFITS - Throughout the program, fellows will receive a £2,500 Monthly living allowance to help with living and personal expenses. - The fellowship will cover all of the costs associated with participating in the program’s international trip. - To assist with their academic work, participants will have access to the university’s libraries, archives, and cutting-edge research facilities. - For the duration of the fellowship, dedicated office space, including desk and workstation facilities, will be offered. - Weekly lunches, networking gatherings, and community-building exercises with scholars and other researchers will be extended to fellows. - Opportunities to visit and work with British Council offices as well as participate in global academic and cultural projects are part of the curriculum. - Academic mentoring, scholarly advice, and professional engagement possibilities within the university community will all be advantageous to participants. - Researchers will have the opportunity to establish connections with eminent academics, broaden global research networks, and fortify upcoming scholarly partnerships.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

8 requirements to review

  • Candidates must be nationals of a nation that is qualified to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA).
  • Candidates must have a PhD or comparable professional research expertise in their discipline.
  • Prior to completing the fellowship application, the doctorate degree must be finished.
  • Candidates should have a solid academic record that includes intellectual contributions and demonstrated research accomplishments.
  • A well-thought-out independent research proposal pertaining to their areas of expertise and academic interest must be submitted by candidates.
  • For the duration of the fellowship, fellows must be willing and able to live in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
  • Candidates should demonstrate their capacity to support international knowledge sharing, multidisciplinary research, and academic collaboration.
  • During their fellowship at the University of Edinburgh, researchers are required to actively participate in the academic community.

Benefits & funding

8 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Throughout the program, fellows will receive a £2,500 Monthly living allowance to help with living and personal expenses.
  • The fellowship will cover all of the costs associated with participating in the program’s international trip.
  • To assist with their academic work, participants will have access to the university’s libraries, archives, and cutting-edge research facilities.
  • For the duration of the fellowship, dedicated office space, including desk and workstation facilities, will be offered.
  • Weekly lunches, networking gatherings, and community-building exercises with scholars and other researchers will be extended to fellows.
  • Opportunities to visit and work with British Council offices as well as participate in global academic and cultural projects are part of the curriculum.
  • Academic mentoring, scholarly advice, and professional engagement possibilities within the university community will all be advantageous to participants.
  • Researchers will have the opportunity to establish connections with eminent academics, broaden global research networks, and fortify upcoming scholarly partnerships.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationMay 18, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

United Kingdom · Europe

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Next step

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