Applications are now open for the British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027 at the University of Edinburgh. This 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 with the support of the British Council. The British Council is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The fellowships will commence in January 2027. There is no application fee, and the British Council covers all costs.
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’s 90th Anniversary Research Fellowship supports international scholars and researchers working in the humanities and social sciences.
The program encourages:
- academic engagement
- international collaboration
- interdisciplinary research
- cultural exchange
Fellows will be part of the IASH academic community and will have access to research facilities at the University of Edinburgh.
Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Desk Space
- Travel Expenses
- Library Access
- Weekly Fellows’ Lunch
- 2500 British Pounds/Month
- 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
- You must be from the right country.
- You must have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application.
- Have a PhD or equivalent research experience
- Demonstrate a strong academic background.
- Provide an independent research project.
- Being able to take some fellowship time in Edinburgh.
Required Documents
- Application form
- CV
- Research proposal
- Cover letter
- Confidential references (minimum two, maximum three)
How to Apply For Fellowship 2027?
Applicants must apply online through the official portal of the IASH Fellowship. Please carefully review fellowship requirements, eligible countries, and application instructions before submitting.
