This scheme is jointly run by the British Academy, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Society.
Research must be within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society.
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply you must:
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
What is the scheme’s value and tenure?
The Newton International Fellowships provide funding for two years, covering:
subsistence, at a fixed rate of £24,000 per annum
research expenses
relocation expenses
contribution to overheads at UK Host Organisation
To find out more, or to apply, visit the call webpage.