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.
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
Before applying, please ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements, which are explained in the scheme notes.
What is the scheme’s value and tenure?
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.
What is the application process?
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.
