Applications open for 2021 Newton International Fellowship
The 2021 Newton International Fellowships are open for applications and will be awarded by two of the United Kingdom's national research academies – the Royal Society, and the British Academy.
The Fellowships provide an opportunity for some of the most talented post-doctoral researchers working overseas to carry out world class research in UK institutions across all disciplines of natural sciences and engineering, social science, and humanities.
The Newton International Fellowship scheme selects the very best early stage postdoctoral researchers from all over the world and offers support for two years (or longer at 0.6 FTE for caring responsibilities). They provide grants of £24,000 (tax exempt) per annum to cover subsistence and up to £8,000 per annum to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of up to £3,500. There is also financial support available for awardees dependants' visas. The Fellowship also provides a contribution to overheads. In addition, Newton International Fellows may be eligible for follow-up funding of up to £6,000 per annum for up to 5 years following the completion of the Fellowship.
The deadline for applications is 16 June 2021 3 pm UK Time (i.e. 4 pm SAST).
Further information can be found on the following website: https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/newton-international/
For more information regarding the scheme, please contact the Grants team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +44 20 7451 2666.
NB: Please note that this open call is NOT funded by the UK Newton Fund, but rather offered by the Royal Society and British Academy through their respective International Fellowship programme calls.
