Funder: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: £2,500 per month for 12 months, plus travel expenses
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowships support international early-career researchers advancing British Council priorities through research and knowledge exchange.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in an eligible ODA-recipient country and secure an agreed University of Edinburgh mentor before applying.
Description
The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh and the British Council jointly support international early-career researchers whose work builds connections, understanding and trust. Research should address arts, education or the English language, or cross-cutting interests including international relations, soft power, international development, peacebuilding, cultural relations and cultural diplomacy. Proposals connecting with the research theme on disability and chronic illness are especially welcome.
The programme seeks new knowledge that complements British Council evidence and expertise, informs its programming and strategy, and broadens its knowledge base through exchange with under-represented regions and communities. Proposed outputs must be relevant to Official Development Assistance (ODA) policy or practice and have potential to advance knowledge or engage audiences in the fellow’s home country or region.
