The British Academy’s Visiting Fellowships programme provides outstanding academics based in any country overseas with the opportunity to be based at a UK higher education or other research institution. The programme is open to academics at any career stage, and in any discipline within the humanities and social sciences. Visiting fellowships are available for a period of between three to six months. During the application process, the applicants will be asked to provide their preferred start date for their fellowship over the spring and summer (March-August 2025). The maximum funding available is £40,000. Eligibility criteria To be eligible for the fellowships, following criteria must be met: - Visiting fellows must be of postdoctoral level or above, or have equivalent research experience at the time of application. - Candidates should be based outside of the UK at the time of application. Applicants may be on permanent or fixed-term contracts. Fixed-term contracts must not end before the end date of the Visiting Fellowship. Independent scholars are also welcome to apply. - Applicants must demonstrate that they have been in contact with their UK host institution prior to applying. However, applicants must note that the British Academy will not be able to assist with locating of facilitating contact with a UK host institution. Aspirants have time till 5 pm (GMT) of October 23. Applicants can visit the official website - thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/visiting-fellowships/ - to apply for these fellowships.
