Applications are open for the Royal Society Newton International Fellowship 2025. The Newton International Fellowship (NIF) programme provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. The fellowships enable researchers to access expertise, gain new perspectives and build long-lasting collaborative relationships. This scheme is jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society.
About Royal Society Newton International Fellowship
Opportunity Details
The overarching aim of the Newton International Fellowship programme is to attract and retain emerging talent in the UK and build a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. The objectives are to:
- Attract talented international early career researchers to establish and conduct their research in the UK.
- Support early career researchers to pursue high-quality and innovative lines of research.
- Provide opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge through training and career development.
- Foster long-term relationships through networking opportunities and the Newton
- International Fellowships alumni programme.
Benefits of Royal Society Newton International Fellowship
The maximum award value will be £280,000 over two years. Funds can cover:
- basic salary as set by the host institution and associated on-costs
- research expenses
- relocation and visa costs for Newton International Fellows and their dependents (partner and children). The total grant cap may be exceeded to cover relocation/visa costs if this is well justified in the application
- estate costs and indirect costs
Royal Society Newton International Fellowship Requirements
This scheme is for you if:
- You have a PhD, or will have a PhD by the time the funding starts
- You have no more than seven 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 on research)
- You are based outside the UK
- You do not hold UK citizenship
- You are competent in oral and written English
- Your research is within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society. Applications for the humanities and social sciences should be made to the British Academy.
All applications are developed with the support of a UK sponsor. The Sponsor should work with the lead applicant to develop the project proposal and should provide mentoring, support, and guidance throughout the duration of the award.
Applicants can be of any nationality and those requiring a visa are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa under the fast-track process of endorsement.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
See the ‘Application and assessment process’ page for a general overview of the application and selection steps and below for details specific to this scheme.
Application Deadline
18 March, 2025
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