The applications are now open for the British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027Â at the University of Edinburgh. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship for International students. The Duration of the Program is 12 Months. Participants will spend the first 10 months at the University of Edinburgh and the remaining two months in their home Countries in Collaboration with the British Council. British Council is celebrating its 90th Anniversary. The Fellowships will begin in January 2027. There is no application fee, and the British Council covers all the expenses.
Quick Overview
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Location: Edinburgh
- Host Institution: University of Edinburgh
- Funding: Funded Fellowship
- Deadline: 31st July 2026
About the Fellowship
The British Council 90th Anniversary Research Fellowships support international scholars and researchers working in the humanities and social sciences.
The program encourages:
- interdisciplinary research
- international collaboration
- cultural exchange
- academic engagement
Fellows will become part of the IASH scholarly community and will have access to research facilities at the University of Edinburgh
Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Travel Expenses
- 2500 British Pounds/Month
- Library Access
- Desk Space
- Weekly Fellows’ Lunch
- Visits to the British Council Office
Research and Focus Areas
The fellowship mainly supports projects in:
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Cultural Studies
- Literature
- History
- Politics
- Philosophy
- Media and Communication
- See more about Subject Focus
Eligible Countries
Applicants must be from an ODA-recipient country. See the full list of eligible countries below.
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be from an eligible country.
- Must have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application.
- Hold a PhD or equivalent research experience
- Demonstrate a strong academic background
- Propose an independent research project
- Be able to spend the fellowship period in Edinburgh
Required Documents
- Application form
- CV
- Research proposal
- Cover letter
- Confidential references (minimum two, maximum three)
How to Apply for the British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027?
Applicants must apply online through the official IASH fellowship portal. Carefully review fellowship requirements, eligible countries, and application instructions before submission
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For more Fully Funded Fellowships for International applicants, check out the Fellowships Category.
