Newton International Fellowships Scheme 2018 - Apply
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Newton International Fellowships Scheme 2018 Application Details.
Are you at the beginning of your research career – with the
potential to be world-class? Is your research in the physical, natural
or social sciences or humanities? Do you want to build and maintain
links with leading researchers in the UK? Then apply for a Newton
International Fellowship.
Application Deadline: 27th March 2018.
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Brazil, China, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey.
To be taken at (country): UK
About the Award: The
scheme provides the opportunity for the best early stage post-doctoral
researchers from all over the world to work at UK research institutions
for a period of two years. The scheme covers the broad range of
the natural and social sciences and the humanities. It also covers
clinical and patient orientated research for applicants from Newton Fund
partner countries. The scheme is jointly run by the British
Academy, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal
Society. Currently there is one round per year which opens in January.
Type: Fellowship
- have a PhD, or will have a PhD by the time the funding starts
- have no more than 7 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)
- be working outside the UK
- not hold UK citizenship
- be competent in oral and written English
- have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host scientist
Before applying, please ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements, which are explained in the scheme notes.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Fellowship:
- Newton Fellowships last for two years. Funding consists of £24,000 per annum for subsistence costs, and up to £8,000 per annum research expenses, as well as a one-off payment of up to £2,000 for relocation expenses.
- Awards include a contribution to the overheads incurred, at a rate of 50% of the total award to the visiting researcher.
- Applicants may also be eligible to receive up to £6,000 annually following the tenure of their Fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based researchers.
Duration of Fellowship: 2 years
How to Apply: Applications
should be submitted through the Royal Society’s electronic grant
application system (e-GAP). Applications are initially reviewed by two
members of the Newton International Fellowships panel and then shortlisted. The applications are then reviewed again by the panel and the final decision is made.
Award Provider: British Academy, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Society.
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